Mukesh from The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams is the character that prompted this question. This character was so kind and thoughtful. I was surprised to like a character so much.
Not necessarily looking for something about reading or books, but I enjoyed this one primarily for this character. Can anyone think of something they would also recommend?
by VerdeAzul74
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The Expanse series
Sophie Irwin’s books
Embers of Light
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Bromance Book Club
How to Find Your Way in the Dark
you want that “protect at all costs” character energy—here’s a stack that delivers:
* **“A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman** grumpy on the outside, absolute cinnamon roll inside
* **“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune** pure wholesomeness—feels like hugging your weirdest, sweetest friends
* **“Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman** awkward, endearing, unexpectedly deep
* **“Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson** dry humor, old-school charm, big heart
* **“The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce** quiet man, huge emotional payoff—soft but not dull
these aren’t just good stories—they leave you lowkey missing the characters after it ends
I think Sarah Addison Allen writes really loveable characters. I loved Other Birds by here.