October 2025 Comfy Reading Wrap-Up

October was a wonderfully varied reading month for me—emotionally rich literary fiction, thoughtful memoir, speculative strangeness, and a touch of classic Nicholas Sparks heartache. October felt introspective and layered, with books that asked bigger questions about life, identity, and meaning. Here’s everything I read in October 2025:

October Comfy Pick of the Month: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

Total Books Read: 6

The Covenant of Water – Abraham Verghese

This was a slow, immersive, and deeply rewarding read. Verghese’s storytelling is expansive and patient, spanning generations while exploring love, loss, faith, and medicine. It’s the kind of novel you don’t rush—one you live inside for a while. Absolutely stunning, but emotionally demanding.

Counting Miracles – Nicholas Sparks

Classic Nicholas Sparks—emotional, earnest, and rooted in hope. This story leaned heavily into faith, destiny, and second chances. While it followed familiar Sparks patterns, it still managed to tug at my heartstrings and deliver a comforting, reflective reading experience.

Trial of the Lost – Andrea Lankford

This was gripping and unsettling in the best way. Lankford blends true crime with survival and psychology, creating a story that keeps you tense from start to finish. Not an easy read emotionally, but incredibly compelling and thought-provoking.

Furiously Happy – Jenny Lawson

A completely different tone from most of my October reads—and such a welcome one. Jenny Lawson’s humor is chaotic, honest, and deeply validating. This book made me laugh out loud while also offering genuine comfort and insight into mental health.

All Fours – Miranda July

Strange, bold, and undeniably Miranda July. This book won’t be for everyone, but I appreciated its raw exploration of desire, identity, and midlife reinvention. It’s uncomfortable at times, surreal at others—and impossible to forget.

The Three Lives of Cate Kay – Kate Fagan

One of the quieter standouts of the month. This novel explored grief, friendship, and the idea of who we become after loss. It’s gentle but emotionally resonant, and Kate Fagan’s writing felt tender and sincere throughout.