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I’m not too proud to say that my go-to cozy read is The Complete Calvin & Hobbes…

On that note, I can’t wait to check out Bill Watterson’s new book, The Mysteries, too! Asking for it for Christmas…

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This is the best answer of all time.

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For escape, I tend to gravitate towards espionage and mystery book. My latest escape reads are the Slow Horses series by Mick Herron.

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Such a great series! I’m curious what book you’re in now Ralph.

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Just starting #3. Real Tigers

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Excellent, just in time for the next season of the series to come out. Enjoy, I recommend that series to anyone who will listen!

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Not sure if I want to watch season 3 before I finish the book. I’ll probably watch it this weekend

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My comfort reads include Three Junes, by Julia Glass (the audiobook, if you can!);

84 Charing Cross Road, by Helene Hanff; and anything by Ann Patchett.

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Karl May

Lee Child

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Mine is Love, Rosie by Cecilia Ahern. It’s such a heartwarming love story that spans decades. I get comfort it reading it over and over again.

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I re-read Lord of the Rings every year, but I don't consider that an escape or a cozy read. I'd say the Spooks Apprentice series (first 9 books) by the late Joseph Delaney. They are young adult focused, but I find them immensely enjoyable. On my fourth re-read. Mmmmm.

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The Hobbit and the Harry Potter books for me.

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My go-to authors are Craig Johnson, Louise Penny, and a slew of cozy mystery authors--Amanda Flower, Paige Shelton, Carlene O'Connor to name a few.

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I used to love magazines back in the day (er, the 90s) so I’d probably grab a home decor book or something with lots of pictures in case I accidentally take a nap under a really nice blanket.

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My comfort reads are "The Client" by John Grisham and any of the fantasy novels I have on my shelf!

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Martin Walker’s “Bruno, Chief of Police” series offers mystery, insight into modern France, and much more including incredible writing about food and wine!

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