4 Books To Read In The Spring

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The tulips and daffodils and dogwoods are blooming; the rain showers are making way for the new life; the sun is becoming our friend once again; spring is here and we’re delighted with all that’s entailed.

Our hankering for all that’s fresh and new in this season is worth entertaining — especially in the form of new books, all featuring new worlds to explore, new characters to love, and new stories to savor. Below, find 4 books that we firmly believe are best experienced in this lovely season.

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables tells the tale of a spunky red-headed orphan whose vision for beauty, love for storytelling, and passion for life perfectly capture the feeling of spring. A charming, touching story about finding family, kindred spirits, and your place in the world, Anne of Green Gables isn’t one to miss.

Middlemarch by George Eliot

Middlemarch is an exploration of the life of an English provincial town in the years leading up to the Reform Bill of 1832. It masterfully examines the inner workings of relationships, society, religion, love, and so much more. And there are many a brisk walks in the countryside included, making it perfect for spring.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden centers around Mary, a young girl who, after losing both of her parents, ends up living with her uncle — which she isn’t pleased about. To start with, she’s quite spoiled and rude. After Mary stumbles upon a secret garden, she is changed for the better, her heart softening at the wonder and beauty of it.

Absent in the Spring by Agatha Christie

While Agatha Christie is known as the queen of mystery (not necessarily a springy theme), we can’t help but recommend Absent in the Spring, which tells the story of Joan Scudamore who, after visiting her daughter in Iraq, becomes stranded and finds herself reexamining her life and relationships — as is best done in the spring.