"It's been a tumultuous few years, and you (and likely everyone you know) have been through it. If you're looking for a way to slow down, relax and feel better, reach for your next read; there are plenty of feel-good books that'll help you forget your worries from the first page until you hit the end. Reading is important for your brain and IQ and can even lower stress levels; reading also fuels empathy. We've assembled a list of books with happy endings, uplifting themes and characters whose optimism, even in the face of difficulty, will inspire you. All the best books and stories have conflict (just like life), but it's the way feel-good books handle the discord that matters most. The books on our list include bestsellers adapted into TV shows and movies, classics, award-winners, debuts with scores of five-star reviews and cozy reads that make you feel warm and fuzzy. They're not free of conflict, but you know that in the end things will be OK. And so will you." - rd.com
