12 Feel-Good Books to Reach for When You Need a Break From Twitter

Humans may crave connection and kinship, but that doesn't mean that we're always the best at showing up for our loved ones when we need to.

This new, feel-good book from writer Rachel Wilkerson Miller explores how to emotionally support loved ones going through tough times, how to celebrate them in their successes, and of course, how to extend that same love and compassion to yourself when you need it.

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Robin Sloan's novels are delightfully witty and surreal. His novel Sourdough will also pique your cravings for fresh-baked bread.

This feel-good book follows Lois, a coder by day and keeper of a mysterious sourdough starter by night. The starter is the essential ingredient for some of the freshest, most incredible sourdough loaves that Lois — and everyone she comes into contact with — have ever had. 

The starter gains her entry into an otherworldly farmer's market, where technology meets artisan gastronomy ... and a whole cast of eccentric characters abound.

There's a lot in this world to get upset about, but if you look closely enough, you can also find a lot of joy in the everyday. Joyful, a new book written by designer and TED speaker Ingrid Fetell Lee, is the perfect read for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

It delves deep into the science behind why things like bright colors, round shapes, and symmetrical designs inspire a near-universal feeling of childlike wonder in all of us. Once you read it, it'll be impossible to ignore all of the small pleasures that've been right in front of you all along.

Former first lady Michelle Obama's memoir isn't just a book — it's a phenomenon. This conversational, close-to-the-heart read chronicles the experiences — both public and private — that have shaped her into the woman of incomparable "soul and substance" that she is today. We can't help but feel uplifted by her incredible journey.

The Hamilton cast recording isn't the only place that one can take in the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda's wordplay — a quick scroll through the motivational quips on his Twitter feed shows how gifted he is at short-form writing as well.

Gmorning Gnight! is a compilation of the best of his daily digital pep talks, written to charge readers up in the morning, and also end the day on a high note. Accompanied by sweet illustrations from Jonny Sun on each page, this feel-good book is right at home on any bookshelf.

This epistolary YA novel is sure to tickle your inner logomaniac. Set on the fictional island of Nollop, the residents are beset with confusion when certain letters of the alphabet are steadily banned from use over the course of time. 

It's fascinating to see how the titular protagonist, Ella Minnow Pea, works around these strange parameters in her correspondence with others. Though a quick read, it will make you appreciate language in a whole new way.

This endearing feel-good book is another one that we recommend adding to your reading queue. 

It's told from the perspective of Ove, a cranky curmudgeon who shuns social invitations and has endless complaints about the world, though his cranky exterior is only a facade to hide his true feelings of sadness and loss. Ove is gradually warmed over time through an unlikely friendship forged with his neighbors.

Yep, we're still swooning over the hit Netflix rom-com To All the Boys I've Loved Before, based on Jenny Han's bestselling book by the same name.

When all five of protagonist Lara Jean Song’s crushes get ahold of the love letters she’s written to them — but for her eyes only — her love life suddenly spins out of control. This sweet YA novel will pull at your heartstrings, but in the best way.

Wholesome and honest, this of-the-moment book (on which the 2018 movie Love, Simon was based) is sure to give you all the feels. 

Comic, endearing, and "adorkable" (says one Amazon reviewer), don't be surprised if you speed-read the whole thing through one sitting.

Practicing hygge, the Danish art of convivial coziness, can provide some comfort to those who tend to self-isolate, especially during the darker months. The Little Book of Hygge breaks down this uniquely Scandinavian concept into bite-sized ideas on how to revel in the simple joys of life, share your space, and create deeper bonds with those around you.

This beloved book needs no introduction. It enchanted us as kids, and continues to provide comfort well into adulthood. The first book of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series introduces readers to Harry and the Hogwarts universe, and we can't help but notice new little details pop up every time we reread it, as if by magic.

Marie Kondo's best-selling text on tidying up your entire home addresses the emotional connection we have to the things that we own — and not just sentimental feelings, but those of guilt and sadness as well.

We love that Kondo weaves her own heartfelt narrative through this book, detailing how formative tidying experiences throughout her childhood and young adult life helped to shape her KonMari Method into the self-reflection movement that it is today.