Orbital – Samantha Harvey

Six astronauts circle Earth while memories, fears and quiet thoughts rise inside the stillness of space. A gentle story about identity, loneliness and the strange calm of watching life from far away.

Evidence of the Affair – Taylor Jenkins Reid

Told through letters between two strangers, this short book explores heartbreak, betrayal and unexpected comfort. As they write to each other, honesty turns into healing and new beginnings slowly appear.

And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer and Longer – Fredrik Backman

A touching story of a grandfather losing his memories while holding on to the love he shares with his grandson. Soft, emotional and deeply human — a reminder of how precious every moment is.

Foster – Claire Keegan

A young girl spends a summer with relatives she barely knows and discovers what safety, warmth and real care feel like. A quiet, beautiful story about belonging and gentle transformation.

Open Water – Caleb Azumah Nelson

Two young artists in London fall into a deep, vulnerable love. The book explores identity, tenderness, fear and intimacy with rhythmic writing and raw emotion in every page.

A Psalm for the Wild Built – Becky Chambers

A tea monk searching for purpose meets a curious robot in the wild. Their simple journey brings calm, comfort and thoughtful conversations about meaning and how to slow down in life.

Convenience Store Woman – Sayaka Murata

A woman finds peace in her simple routine at a convenience store, even when society pressures her to change. A unique and honest story about identity, choice and living life on your own terms.

Lemon – Kwon Yeo Sun

A haunting story about a girl’s death and the people left behind. Told through shifting perspectives, it explores grief, guilt and how tragedy stays with us long after the moment has passed.