Books I Love: Magical. Whimsical. Enchanting.
Welcome, Magical Friends!
I’ve always believed the best books are the ones that leave us changed — even in small, quiet ways. I’m drawn to stories where everyday life shimmers with possibility, where characters face real struggles yet find light through love, community, and a touch of magic.
This page is my cozy corner of recommendations — a bookshelf of novels that I’ve loved and think you will too. Curl up, pour some tea, and discover something enchanting.
The Plymbury Witch by Kendra Vaughan
A lyrical tale of family, friendship, and everyday magic in a small New England seaside town. When Ravenna inherits the mystical Sea Glass Apothecary, she must navigate prejudice, secrets, and a love she never expected — while embracing the Greene family’s magical legacy.
Sarah Addison Allen
Garden Spells
An enchanting southern story about two sisters, a family legacy, and a garden that knows exactly what you need. Filled with whimsy, heart, and quiet magic, it’s a novel that lingers like the scent of herbs on a summer breeze.
First Frost
A return to the magical world of the Waverley sisters, where an enchanted apple tree signals change is coming. A warm, whimsical story of family, love, and the quiet magic that guides us through seasons of life.
The Peach Keeper
In a small North Carolina town, secrets long buried rise again when a mysterious peach tree blooms. A spellbinding tale of friendship, romance, and the kind of magic that transforms both hearts and histories.
Lost Lake
At a faded lakeside resort, a woman and her daughter find themselves drawn into a circle of quirky characters, old memories, and a touch of magic that lingers in the air. A tender story of second chances, healing, and the belief that it’s never too late to find where you belong.
Other Birds
Set on a whimsical coastal island, this tender novel blends mystery, ghosts, and the quiet magic of belonging—a story of found family, healing, and the unseen connections that guide us home.
The Sugar Queen
A sweet, enchanting tale where books appear exactly when needed, secrets melt away, and love stirs like sugar dissolving in tea—a story of longing, courage, and unexpected joy.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon
In a small southern town, moonlight holds secrets, wallpaper glows with enchantment, and family legacies shape destinies—a luminous story of wonder, forgiveness, and the magic of home.
