During election week or whenever life gets stressful and you need to decompress (or step away from reality entirely), these are PEOPLE staffers' favorite cozy, comforting, stress-free books.

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I spent three days going through Heart of Darkness with Rebind's AI reading ... can access standalone titles ($30) or sign up for an annual subscription ($120 a year). The first five books ...

I’ve read the first book in the series and it truly was a vampire-lover’s dream – I can’t wait to continue the series! An inspirational story of sporting triumph over seemingly ...

In November, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” by Gabriel García Márquez. (And ...

The report found that, when children engage in reading for pleasure (creating time and space to read at home or in school), children feel happy and relaxed, learn new things, learn about other ...

Jenna Bush Hager and Ann Patchett discussed book banning on the Oct. 31 episode of Bush Hager's podcast, 'Open Book with ...

For three decades, trick-or-treaters on Palm Beach’s North End have led their families to Sally Alice Smith’s front lawn for ...

The Newfound Area School Board has settled a complaint filed last March by rejecting a citizens’ challenge and allowing free ...

Speaking to book club enthusiasts, Izza Haziqah, a lifelong book lover, explores why book clubs in Singapore are becoming ...

For those who have survived the first 12 months of parenthood, along with all the attendant joys, worry, and sleep ...

Most people would be surprised how many kids don’t have any books of their own,” says Warren, Pa., resident Ruby Wiles.