Congrats, and that sounds like a nice way to spend the time. If you want something calm and absorbing without being heavy, I always think of books with a steady, reassuring pace. Something like Anne of Green Gables or The Secret Garden can feel surprisingly grounding. If you prefer something more modern, A Man Called Ove has a gentle rhythm and warmth to it. I would lean toward stories where not much bad happens and the writing does most of the soothing.
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Congrats, and that sounds like a nice way to spend the time. If you want something calm and absorbing without being heavy, I always think of books with a steady, reassuring pace. Something like Anne of Green Gables or The Secret Garden can feel surprisingly grounding. If you prefer something more modern, A Man Called Ove has a gentle rhythm and warmth to it. I would lean toward stories where not much bad happens and the writing does most of the soothing.
[Beautiful Shining People](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beautiful_Shining_People) by Michael Grothaus