Books to Help You Navigate Grief and Loss
Explore these heartfelt reads that offer comfort and understanding during your time of sorrow. Each book provides a unique perspective on grief, healing, and the complexities of love and loss. Allow these stories to guide you through your journey and remind you that you are not alone.
The Year of Magical Thinking
241 pages
Joan Didion's *My Year of Magical Thinking* offers a deeply personal account of her mourning process, which may provide comfort to those experiencing loss.
The Friend (National Book Award Winner)
225 pages
*The Friend* is a thoughtful meditation on life and death, making it a profound read for anyone navigating grief.
What Dreams May Come
289 pages
It's an absolutely beautiful book that offers a profound exploration of love and the afterlife.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
408 pages
This book explores the complexities of grief and can be a valuable companion on your journey, offering insights into how loss can manifest in various forms.
All Creatures Great and Small
629 pages
Janes Harriot’s All Creatures Great and Small series is very comforting, making it a perfect read for those seeking warmth and solace.
A Monster Calls
The bestselling novel and major film about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness.Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there's a visitor at his window. It's ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. Patrick Ness takes the final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd and weaves an extraordinary and heartbreaking tale of mischief, healing and above all, the courage it takes to survive.
Why People Die by Suicide
304 pages
This book offers profound insights into the complexities of suicide, shaped by the author's personal experience of losing his father. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the underlying reasons behind this tragic phenomenon.
The Library of the Unwritten
386 pages
This book is incredible, exploring different planes and realities where book characters come to life, raising profound questions about existence and personhood.
Anxious People
352 pages
This realistic fiction tackles suicide and mental health in a way that feels genuine and relatable.
The Bear and the Nightingale
330 pages
This trilogy immerses you in magical realms that exist within the real world, offering a captivating blend of fantasy and reality.
A Darker Shade of Magic
401 pages
Experience alternate versions of London in this thrilling fantasy that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
This novel deals with suicide and mental health in a way that resonates deeply, making it a worthwhile read.
The Scorpio Races (2022 Edition)
Every November, the Scorpio Races are run beneath the chalk cliffs of Skarmouth. Sean Kendrick is the only man on the island capable of taming the beasts. Puck enters the races to save her family, but he horse she rides is an ordinary little mare. They both enter the Races hoping to change their lives. But first they'll have to survive.
Spinning Silver
402 pages
Dive into a magical realm that intertwines with the real world, making for an enchanting read.
The Alchemist
166 pages
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” “It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.”—Neil Patrick Harris, actor A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by Paulo Coelho. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams. “A magical little volume.”—San Francisco Chronicle “[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.”—The New York Times “A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.”—Publishers Weekly
Neverwhere
402 pages
Explore a darker, alternate London in this captivating tale that draws you into its mysterious depths.
Station Eleven
357 pages
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A PEN/FAULKNER AWARD FINALIST • Set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse—the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity. • Now an original series on HBO Max. • Over one million copies sold! One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Kirsten Raymonde will never forget the night Arthur Leander, the famous Hollywood actor, had a heart attack on stage during a production of King Lear. That was the night when a devastating flu pandemic arrived in the city, and within weeks, civilization as we know it came to an end. Twenty years later, Kirsten moves between the settlements of the altered world with a small troupe of actors and musicians. They call themselves The Traveling Symphony, and they have dedicated themselves to keeping the remnants of art and humanity alive. But when they arrive in St. Deborah by the Water, they encounter a violent prophet who will threaten the tiny band’s existence. And as the story takes off, moving back and forth in time, and vividly depicting life before and after the pandemic, the strange twist of fate that connects them all will be revealed. Look for Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling new novel, Sea of Tranquility!
The Starless Sea
524 pages
This book is a beautiful read that offers comfort and a captivating journey through its enchanting narrative.
Meditations
258 pages
Marcus Aurelius' reflections provide practical advice on maintaining inner peace amidst chaos, making it essential reading for anyone seeking stability.
Man S Search For Meaning
124 pages
Frankl's exploration of finding purpose in suffering is incredibly impactful and can help readers understand their own struggles.
When Things Fall Apart
174 pages
Pema Chödrön's work provides valuable guidance on navigating through life's challenges, especially during periods of loss.
The Enchiridion
30 pages
This classic text from Epictetus offers timeless wisdom on how to handle life's difficulties with resilience.
Option B
241 pages
This book offers profound insights on coping with grief and hardship, making it a must-read for anyone facing tough times.
Life After Life
480 pages
This novel explores the fascinating theme of alternative realities, captivating readers with its unique narrative.
To Bless the Space Between Us
242 pages
This achingly beautiful poem captures the complex emotions of loss and grief, offering wisdom and solace for those navigating the pain of losing a loved one. It's a profound reminder of the journey through sorrow and the eventual healing that comes with it.
Tiny Beautiful Things: Reese's Book Club
401 pages
This collection of Dear Sugar advice columns is a heartfelt exploration of grief, love, and empathy, making it a must-read for anyone seeking comfort and wisdom.
It's OK That You're Not OK
192 pages
This book offers profound insights into grief, making it a must-read for anyone navigating loss.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
144 pages
Now, for the first time ever, a new complete edition ebook original of a timeless classic that includes the never-before-published Part Four and Last Words by Richard Bach.
The Furious Longing of God
The author of the bestselling "Ragamuffin Gospel" illumines the most powerfulforce in the universe--God's intense love for his children.
A Man Called Ove
368 pages
"First published in Great Britain in 2014 by Hodder & Stoughton"--Title page verso.
The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving
288 pages
After losing virtually everything meaningful in his life, Benjamin trains to be a caregiver, but his first client, a fiercely independent teen with muscular dystrophy, gives him more than he bargained for and soon the two embark on a road trip to visit the boy's ailing father.
The Humans
320 pages
Regarding humans unfavorably upon arriving on Earth, a reluctant extraterrestrial assumes the identity of a Cambridge mathematician before realizing that there's more to the human race than he suspected.
Furiously Happy
352 pages
In Furiously Happy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best. As Jenny says: "Some people might think that being 'furiously happy' is just an excuse to be stupid and irresponsible and invite a herd of kangaroos over to your house without telling your husband first because you suspect he would say no since he's never particularly liked kangaroos. And that would be ridiculous because no one would invite a herd of kangaroos into their house. Two is the limit. I speak from personal experience. My husband says that none is the new limit. I say he should have been clearer about that before I rented all those kangaroos. "Most of my favorite people are dangerously fucked-up but you'd never guess because we've learned to bare it so honestly that it becomes the new normal. Like John Hughes wrote in The Breakfast Club, 'We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it.' Except go back and cross out the word 'hiding.'" Furiously Happy is about "taking those moments when things are fine and making them amazing, because those moments are what make us who we are, and they're the same moments we take into battle with us when our brains declare war on our very existence. It's the difference between "surviving life" and "living life". It's the difference between "taking a shower" and "teaching your monkey butler how to shampoo your hair." It's the difference between being "sane" and being "furiously happy." Lawson is beloved around the world for her inimitable humor and honesty, and in Furiously Happy, she is at her snort-inducing funniest. This is a book about embracing everything that makes us who we are - the beautiful and the flawed - and then using it to find joy in fantastic and outrageous ways. Because as Jenny's mom says, "Maybe 'crazy' isn't so bad after all." Sometimes crazy is just right.
Norwegian Wood
307 pages
This book beautifully explores the theme of grief, making it a poignant read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of loss.
The Power of Now
258 pages
This book penetrates skepticism and offers a practical, comforting approach to spirituality that can change your life and perspective.
H Is for Hawk
262 pages
This book helped me through a really tough time a couple of years ago, making it a powerful read for anyone facing challenges.
Ready Player One
386 pages
Ready Player One is a captivating adventure that immerses you in a nostalgic world of video games and pop culture.
The Night Circus
401 pages
In this mesmerizing debut, a competition between two magicians becomes a star-crossed love story. The circus arrives at night, without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within nocturnal black and white striped tents awaits a unique experience, a feast for the senses, where one can get lost in a maze of clouds, meander through a lush garden made of ice, stand awestruck as a tattooed contortionist folds herself into a small glass box, and gaze in wonderment at an illusionist performing impossible feats of magic. Welcome to Le Cirque des Rêves. Beyond the smoke and mirrors, however, a fierce competition is underway - a contest between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood to compete in "a game," in which each must use their powers of illusion to best the other. Unbeknownst to them, this game is a duel to the death, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will.
When Breath Becomes Air (Indonesian Edition)
249 pages
This book is absolutely beautiful and offers profound insights on life and death.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
484 pages
This classic adventure novel takes you on an incredible journey beneath the waves, exploring the mysteries of the ocean and the wonders of marine life.
Wuthering Heights
437 pages
Wuthering Heights is surprisingly similar to Frankenstein, making it a compelling read for fans of gothic literature.
Small Gods
272 pages
For a more light-hearted read, this book is enjoyable and brings a unique perspective on belief and philosophy.
