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Sunshine Makes Me Happy

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Looking for more light and joy in your life? Try these sunny reads. Some are heartwarming stories, others are instructional guides, but all of them offer happiness and contentment.

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Sunshine and Spice

Sunshine and Spice

by Palit, Aurora

Book - 2024

To avoid a cold, loveless marriage, Dev Mukherjee convinces Naomi Kelly to pose as his girlfriend to sabotage his mother’s matchmaking efforts in exchange...Show more To avoid a cold, loveless marriage, Dev Mukherjee convinces Naomi Kelly to pose as his girlfriend to sabotage his mother’s matchmaking efforts in exchange for lessons in Bengali culture, but soon their fake relationship leads to something real, forcing them to decide what they’re willing to risk for love. Show less

To avoid a cold, loveless marriage, Dev Mukherjee convinces Naomi Kelly to pose as his girlfriend to sabotage his mother’s matchmaking efforts in exchange...Show more To avoid a cold, loveless marriage, Dev Mukherjee convinces Naomi Kelly to pose as his girlfriend to sabotage his mother’s matchmaking efforts in exchange for lessons in Bengali culture, but soon their fake relationship leads to something real, forcing them to decide what they’re willing to risk for love. Show less

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If You Live to 100, You Might as Well Be Happy

If You Live to 100, You Might as Well Be Happy

Essays on Ordinary Joy

by Yi, Kŭn-hu

Book - 2024

In this Korean bestseller, Dr. Rhee reflects on the wisdom he’s learned during his life: how to forgive, persevere, and stop the rat race, plus the joys ...Show more In this Korean bestseller, Dr. Rhee reflects on the wisdom he’s learned during his life: how to forgive, persevere, and stop the rat race, plus the joys of living simply and the power of ordinary happiness. He explores his relationships with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and how to stay whole as your body naturally ages. A meditation on aging contently and finding peace and humor in everyday life. Show less

In this Korean bestseller, Dr. Rhee reflects on the wisdom he’s learned during his life: how to forgive, persevere, and stop the rat race, plus the joys ...Show more In this Korean bestseller, Dr. Rhee reflects on the wisdom he’s learned during his life: how to forgive, persevere, and stop the rat race, plus the joys of living simply and the power of ordinary happiness. He explores his relationships with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and how to stay whole as your body naturally ages. A meditation on aging contently and finding peace and humor in everyday life. Show less

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One Italian Summer

One Italian Summer

A Novel

by Serle, Rebecca

Book - 2022

When Katy's mother dies, she is left reeling. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: two weeks in Positano, the ma...Show more When Katy's mother dies, she is left reeling. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: two weeks in Positano, the magical town where Carol spent the summer right before she met Katy's father. But as soon as she steps foot on the Amalfi Coast, Katy begins to feel her mother's spirit. And then Carol appears in the flesh, healthy, sun-tanned, and thirty years old. Show less

When Katy's mother dies, she is left reeling. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: two weeks in Positano, the ma...Show more When Katy's mother dies, she is left reeling. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: two weeks in Positano, the magical town where Carol spent the summer right before she met Katy's father. But as soon as she steps foot on the Amalfi Coast, Katy begins to feel her mother's spirit. And then Carol appears in the flesh, healthy, sun-tanned, and thirty years old. Show less

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Sunrise by the Sea

Sunrise by the Sea

by Colgan, Jenny

Book - 2021

Moving to a Cornish seaside village, hoping for peace and solitude, lonely registrar Marisa Rosso, feeling like life is passing her by, unexpectedly finds...Show more Moving to a Cornish seaside village, hoping for peace and solitude, lonely registrar Marisa Rosso, feeling like life is passing her by, unexpectedly finds her joy again with the help of her noisy neighbor, the community spirit and a campaign to save the local bakery. Show less

Moving to a Cornish seaside village, hoping for peace and solitude, lonely registrar Marisa Rosso, feeling like life is passing her by, unexpectedly finds...Show more Moving to a Cornish seaside village, hoping for peace and solitude, lonely registrar Marisa Rosso, feeling like life is passing her by, unexpectedly finds her joy again with the help of her noisy neighbor, the community spirit and a campaign to save the local bakery. Show less

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Happiness for Beginners

Happiness for Beginners

by Center, Katherine

Book - 2015

Talked into a wilderness survival course after her divorce, a 32-year-old woman embarks on a three-week stint in the Wyoming mountain wilderness, where she learns unexpected lessons about standing up for herself and confronting her fears. Talked into a wilderness survival course after her divorce, a 32-year-old woman embarks on a three-week stint in the Wyoming mountain wilderness, where she learns unexpected lessons about standing up for herself and confronting her fears. Show less

Talked into a wilderness survival course after her divorce, a 32-year-old woman embarks on a three-week stint in the Wyoming mountain wilderness, where she learns unexpected lessons about standing up for herself and confronting her fears. Talked into a wilderness survival course after her divorce, a 32-year-old woman embarks on a three-week stint in the Wyoming mountain wilderness, where she learns unexpected lessons about standing up for herself and confronting her fears. Show less

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The Art of Happiness

The Art of Happiness

A Handbook for Living

by Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho

Book - 2009

Through conversations, stories, and meditations, the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day-to-day anxiety, insecurity, anger, and discouragement. Together...Show more Through conversations, stories, and meditations, the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day-to-day anxiety, insecurity, anger, and discouragement. Together with psychiatrist Dr. Howard Cutler, he explores many facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of wealth, to illustrate how to ride through life's obstacles on a deep and abiding source of inner peace. Based on 2,500 years of Buddhist meditations mixed with a healthy dose of common sense, The Art of Happiness is a book that crosses the boundaries of traditions to help readers with difficulties common to all human beings. Show less

Through conversations, stories, and meditations, the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day-to-day anxiety, insecurity, anger, and discouragement. Together...Show more Through conversations, stories, and meditations, the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day-to-day anxiety, insecurity, anger, and discouragement. Together with psychiatrist Dr. Howard Cutler, he explores many facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of wealth, to illustrate how to ride through life's obstacles on a deep and abiding source of inner peace. Based on 2,500 years of Buddhist meditations mixed with a healthy dose of common sense, The Art of Happiness is a book that crosses the boundaries of traditions to help readers with difficulties common to all human beings. Show less

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A Love Like the Sun

A Love Like the Sun

by Neilson, Riss M.

Book - 2024

Laniah, a privacy-loving homebody gets help from her internet famous and lifelong friend, Issac, with an international brand as the pair pretend to be da...Show more Laniah, a privacy-loving homebody gets help from her internet famous and lifelong friend, Issac, with an international brand as the pair pretend to be dating to help boost her family’s local Providence shop for natural hair, discovering real romance beneath their friendship. Show less

Laniah, a privacy-loving homebody gets help from her internet famous and lifelong friend, Issac, with an international brand as the pair pretend to be da...Show more Laniah, a privacy-loving homebody gets help from her internet famous and lifelong friend, Issac, with an international brand as the pair pretend to be dating to help boost her family’s local Providence shop for natural hair, discovering real romance beneath their friendship. Show less

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Make your Own Sunshine

Make your Own Sunshine

Inspiring Stories of People Who Find Light in Dark Times

by Dean, Janice

Book - 2021

The Fox News meteorologist and author of Mostly Sunny shares inspiring stories of people who made the best of difficult times. These heartwarming portraits will bring a smile to your face. The Fox News meteorologist and author of Mostly Sunny shares inspiring stories of people who made the best of difficult times. These heartwarming portraits will bring a smile to your face. Show less

The Fox News meteorologist and author of Mostly Sunny shares inspiring stories of people who made the best of difficult times. These heartwarming portraits will bring a smile to your face. The Fox News meteorologist and author of Mostly Sunny shares inspiring stories of people who made the best of difficult times. These heartwarming portraits will bring a smile to your face. Show less

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A Little Ray of Sunshine

A Little Ray of Sunshine

by Higgins, Kristan

Book - 2023

A young man shocks his adoptive mother by flying to Cape Cod and walking unannounced into the bookstore owned by his birth mother and her grandfather, for...Show more A young man shocks his adoptive mother by flying to Cape Cod and walking unannounced into the bookstore owned by his birth mother and her grandfather, forcing both women into addressing their assumptions about motherhood. This multigenerational story about the enduring bonds of family has both depth and humor. Show less

A young man shocks his adoptive mother by flying to Cape Cod and walking unannounced into the bookstore owned by his birth mother and her grandfather, for...Show more A young man shocks his adoptive mother by flying to Cape Cod and walking unannounced into the bookstore owned by his birth mother and her grandfather, forcing both women into addressing their assumptions about motherhood. This multigenerational story about the enduring bonds of family has both depth and humor. Show less

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Sunshine At The Comfort Food Café

Sunshine At The Comfort Food Café

by Johnson, Debbie

Book - 2018

There's nothing a cup of tea and a delicious treat won't fix. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle café overlooking the beach is a beacon of laug...Show more There's nothing a cup of tea and a delicious treat won't fix. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle café overlooking the beach is a beacon of laughter, companionship, and security. Make yourself at home, catch up on the gossip with old friends, meet new ones, and fall in love at the Comfort Food Café. Show less

There's nothing a cup of tea and a delicious treat won't fix. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle café overlooking the beach is a beacon of laug...Show more There's nothing a cup of tea and a delicious treat won't fix. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle café overlooking the beach is a beacon of laughter, companionship, and security. Make yourself at home, catch up on the gossip with old friends, meet new ones, and fall in love at the Comfort Food Café. Show less

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Under the Tuscan Sun

Under the Tuscan Sun

At Home in Italy

by Mayes, Frances

Book - 1997

Mayes brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the discerning palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life. Mayes brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the discerning palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life. Show less

Mayes brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the discerning palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life. Mayes brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the discerning palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life. Show less

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The Little Paris Bookshop

The Little Paris Bookshop

A Novel

by George, Nina

Book - 2015

From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, Monsieur Perdu prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact bo...Show more From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, Monsieur Perdu prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself. He's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. A charming novel that believes in the healing properties of fiction, romance, and a summer in the south of France. Show less

From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, Monsieur Perdu prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact bo...Show more From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, Monsieur Perdu prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself. He's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. A charming novel that believes in the healing properties of fiction, romance, and a summer in the south of France. Show less

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Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

by Montgomery, L. M.

Book - 1998

Try a childhood favorite for some sunny nostalgia. In this famous series, Anne, an 11-year-old orphan with a vibrant imagination, is sent by mistake to li...Show more Try a childhood favorite for some sunny nostalgia. In this famous series, Anne, an 11-year-old orphan with a vibrant imagination, is sent by mistake to live on a farm with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on Prince Edward Island. The plucky redheaded girl brings light to their lives and makes an indelible impression on everyone on the island. Show less

Try a childhood favorite for some sunny nostalgia. In this famous series, Anne, an 11-year-old orphan with a vibrant imagination, is sent by mistake to li...Show more Try a childhood favorite for some sunny nostalgia. In this famous series, Anne, an 11-year-old orphan with a vibrant imagination, is sent by mistake to live on a farm with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on Prince Edward Island. The plucky redheaded girl brings light to their lives and makes an indelible impression on everyone on the island. Show less

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Sit in the Sun

Sit in the Sun

And Other Lessons in the Spiritual Wisdom of Cats

by Sweeney, Jon M.

Book - 2023

Nearly 60 million cats live in US households today. These feline teachers have much to offer us about living in the present, loving unconditionally, appro...Show more Nearly 60 million cats live in US households today. These feline teachers have much to offer us about living in the present, loving unconditionally, approaching life with a sense of playfulness, and trusting others, all the while being independent spirits. Show less

Nearly 60 million cats live in US households today. These feline teachers have much to offer us about living in the present, loving unconditionally, appro...Show more Nearly 60 million cats live in US households today. These feline teachers have much to offer us about living in the present, loving unconditionally, approaching life with a sense of playfulness, and trusting others, all the while being independent spirits. Show less

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The Sun Is Also A Star

The Sun Is Also A Star

by Yoon, Nicola

Book - 2016

Is it fate or chance that brings people together? This is the question posed in this impressively multilayered tale of a one-day romance featuring prac...Show more Is it fate or chance that brings people together? This is the question posed in this impressively multilayered tale of a one-day romance featuring practical Natasha, whose family is facing deportation to Jamaica, and Daniel, a first-generation Korean American with a poet’s sensibility. Show less

Is it fate or chance that brings people together? This is the question posed in this impressively multilayered tale of a one-day romance featuring prac...Show more Is it fate or chance that brings people together? This is the question posed in this impressively multilayered tale of a one-day romance featuring practical Natasha, whose family is facing deportation to Jamaica, and Daniel, a first-generation Korean American with a poet’s sensibility. Show less

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The Thank-you Project

The Thank-you Project

Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at A Time

by Kho, Nancy Davis

Book - 2019

A freelance writer describes the positive impact she experienced by sending thank-you notes to the numerous people in her life who had helped, influenced, or inspired her and offers a roadmap for adding more gratitude and happiness to life. A freelance writer describes the positive impact she experienced by sending thank-you notes to the numerous people in her life who had helped, influenced, or inspired her and offers a roadmap for adding more gratitude and happiness to life. Show less

A freelance writer describes the positive impact she experienced by sending thank-you notes to the numerous people in her life who had helped, influenced, or inspired her and offers a roadmap for adding more gratitude and happiness to life. A freelance writer describes the positive impact she experienced by sending thank-you notes to the numerous people in her life who had helped, influenced, or inspired her and offers a roadmap for adding more gratitude and happiness to life. Show less

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