Friendship Day 2023: 7 Feel-Good Books to Gift Your Friends

Aug 05, 2023, 11:30 IST

Trisha Pathak

Me Talk Pretty One Day, by David Sedaris

It is a hilarious novel about living in a strange place and attempting to learn a new language, and will have you laughing the entire time.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette, by Maria Semple

The story centres on an architect mother, Bernadette Fox, who disappears before a family trip, leaving her family to pick up the pieces, which leads her daughter Bee to find part of Bernadette’s secret past.

Norwegian Wood, by Murakami

This lovely novel will make you fall in love all over again. This engrossing story of a young guy will make you reflect on your own life, relationships, and role in the world.

The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

This novel follows a young prince as he travels across space and makes observations on human nature and life. The ideal feel-good read for people of all ages.

Normal People, by Sally Rooney

The novel addresses the complications of youthful love and gender roles in a realistic and captivating manner. This one lives up to the anticipation of being very emotional.

Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom

The book is the author’s story of his final discussions with his old sociology professor Morrie Schwartz. It will leave you inspired and teary-eyed as you see life lessons and a lovely friendship between the two.

A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman

It’s a touching story about a cranky old Swedish widower that will make you laugh and cry all at once.

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