Books that are Perfect to Start the Year With ~ Seasonal Reading ~ Relatively Refined #booktube

🌟📚Join Paula's Patreon Community   / relativelyrefined   #booktube #reading #booktubecommunity January always feels like the perfect time to slow down and choose books that move gently with the rhythm of the year. In today’s video, I’m sharing some of my favorite fiction and nonfiction diary-style books — books written as journals, dated entries, letters, or daily observations — that are especially lovely to start reading in January. These are the kinds of books that invite you to read slowly, notice the seasons, and keep company with a voice across the year. Whether you enjoy classic diaries, quiet village life, reflective nonfiction, or cozy literary fiction, there’s something here for anyone who loves intentional, seasonal reading. If you’re looking for January reading inspiration, books that feel calm and companionable, or ideas for reading along month by month, I hope this list gives you a few new titles to add to your TBR. Let me know in the comments if you have a favorite diary-style book, or if you like starting the year with books that follow the calendar — I’d love to hear your recommendations. ✨ Thank you so much for watching, and happy reading. BOOKS MENTIONED: Gladys Taber's books are largely out of print. The best option for finding them is often second hand through sites such as Thriftbooks. My Thriftbooks link is listed below. If you use that link you will get a FREE book (and so will I!). The Country Commonplace Book by Miranda Mills https://amzn.to/49RVqxR The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham https://amzn.to/49Aurpu The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafield https://amzn.to/4pwJKFp The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden https://amzn.to/3LJ6vYS The Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith https://amzn.to/4jD9wq7 Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder https://amzn.to/4sDtZiI A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle https://amzn.to/454TOOH The Complete Brambley Hedge https://amzn.to/4qt6yXZ WATCH NEXT:    • Smart & Cozy Shows to Watch on Long Winter...      • Five "New to Me" Authors I'm Excited to Re...      • 7 MUST READ Mystery Series You May Not Kno...      • 🧑‍🍳  📚 COOKING THE BOOKS ~ COOKBOOKS YOU'L...   We publish cozy videos every Sunday and Thursday ~ and sometimes on other days. We would love to have you subscribe to our channel! WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL: 🌟📚Join my Patreon Community   / relativelyrefined   My Thriftbooks Link (use the link to sign up for reading rewards, spend $30 and we BOTH get a FREE book!): https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?co...%https://252fthQ%253d%253d My Book Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Purchase a Super Thanks under the three dots below the video Using our Amazon links (no cost to you, but we make a tiny commission) https://www.amazon.com/shop/relativel... Thank you for all your support! It truly means the world to us!! xoxo Follow Us on Instagram   / relatively_refined   Business inquiries and collaborations: [email protected] Mailing address for friend mail, correspondence, and packages: Paula Bowen 205 Witch Hazel Street Summerville, SC 29486 Our Amazon Storefront (where you can find all our favorite things) https://www.amazon.com/shop/relativel... ** Links are affiliate links that help support our channel at no additional cost to you. We thank you so much for your continued support. XOXO