There’s nothing quite like curling up with your favourite book on a cosy rainy day, but it can be hard to pick a perfect book. With thousands of titles available in the e-book store, finding the perfect one can be a challenge, especially when you don’t know what you’re in the mood for. So what kind of book matches the cosy, rainy day vibes?
Check out our top pics for e-book genres to match the soothing sound of rain on your day off.
Romance
It’s no surprise that romance novels are at the top of the list. They don’t have the intrigue of a story set in a casino or the tension of a murder mystery novel. The romance genre is known for its fluffy reads. They may not have sophisticated plots or unique characters, but the familiarity of a simple and sweet story is comforting after a busy day.
Still, there’re hidden gems inside the words largest e-book store. For mature romance with supernatural and fantasy themes, consider titles from Kathryn Ann Kingsley. Try Alyssa Cole for historic fictional romances or Catherine Bybee for something contemporary and romantic.
Mystery
Many classics began on a dark and stormy night, but some of the best used the gloomy atmosphere to tell a tale of mystery. Finding out if the butler did it can be one of the best ways to spend a rainy afternoon. The genre includes true crime novels, classic fictional crimes of passion, or paranormal tales of ghosts from the beyond.
Agatha Christie’s books are a great choice for a classic tale of crime that will have you guessing until the last page. If you lean more toward the horror aspect of mystery, Stephen King’s monster books will keep you on the edge of your seat. Finally, Casey Cep offers intriguing titles covering real mysteries, unsolved and ready for the true criminal to be revealed.
Fantasy
It’s not easy to create a new world from scratch, yet fantasy authors do it every novel. Explore worlds beyond your imagination, filled with magic and adventure that whisks you far away from the rain in the sky. Whether a new tale or the virtual copy of a well-loved fantasy novel, the fantasy genre makes for the perfect escape.
J.R Tolkien is well known for his masterful crafting of the popular Middle Earth universe. Terry Pratchett blends comedy, magic, and philosophical debate inside his Discworld novels. Yet, J.K Rowling’s famous Harry Potter series remains the number 1 downloaded novel for magical fantasy adventures.
