Hey guys, I am looking for fictional books that give small town vibes and are more on the positive side. Thanks in advance! <3 by Ok-bored Related: Literaturre from Ireland/U.K. Books where unsettling/new/unexpected customs and tribal groups emerge Classics/contemporary fiction from the German speaking region Books with a ocean setting (beach town, elements of surfing/free diving/ whales would be cool! ) A book that will blow my mind
Cabbage_Pizza on December 30, 2025 12:36 am My current read – *Cranford* by Elizabeth Gaskell. It feels like the grandmother of all cosy novels
masson34 on December 30, 2025 12:56 am Not necessarily positive vibes but multiple subplots and great writing, Beartown trilogy by Fredrik Backman
wyndwhystle on December 30, 2025 12:57 am Ken Haruf-Plainsong, Eventide both set in the same fictional small town, highly recommend
plantsandpositivity on December 30, 2025 12:59 am Dream Harbor series (although they’re spicier than you’d expect based on the cutesy covers)!
localtouristgr on December 30, 2025 1:00 am Most Emily Henry books! Happy Place, Beach Read, Book Lovers, and Funny Story
Texan-Trucker on December 30, 2025 1:06 am Anne of Windy Poplars. And since it’s public domain, it can be found free. Don’t knock it until you try it.
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Town with Half the Lights On
Unlikely Animals
My current read – *Cranford* by Elizabeth Gaskell. It feels like the grandmother of all cosy novels
Cackle, by Rachel Harrison
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer
Not necessarily positive vibes but multiple subplots and great writing, Beartown trilogy by Fredrik Backman
Ken Haruf-Plainsong, Eventide both set in the same fictional small town, highly recommend
Dream Harbor series (although they’re spicier than you’d expect based on the cutesy covers)!
Most Emily Henry books! Happy Place, Beach Read, Book Lovers, and Funny Story
Downtown Owl, Chuck Klosterman
Anne of Windy Poplars. And since it’s public domain, it can be found free. Don’t knock it until you try it.
The Whole Town’s Talking by Fannie Flagg
The Mitford Series by Jan Karon