7 Books That Feel Perfect to Read on a Rainy Day

Books That Hit Better in the Rain Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published May 26, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

The Secret History – Donna Tartt A dark academia classic. Chilly, secretive, and perfect for a rainy evening with hot coffee. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Norwegian Wood – Haruki Murakami Melancholy, memory, and love. The kind of story that lingers like the scent of petrichor. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier Gothic romance meets haunting suspense. Best enjoyed under a blanket as the rain taps your window. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

The Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern Whimsical and dreamlike. The perfect book for a magical, otherworldly escape in the rain. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

A Man Called Ove – Fredrik Backman Heartwarming, emotional, and quietly beautiful—ideal for a rainy-day read that touches the soul. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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