Discover hidden gems so good, you’ll forget the world exists outside your blanket fort.
Pull that blanket up, sip your too-hot cocoa and lean in. The air’s turning crisp, your inbox is vibrating with chaos and, from what we’ve heard, the couch has declared diplomatic independence. Perfect timing to go off-grid with stories that feel like contraband comfort — passed hand-to-hand in brown paper, whispered about in bookstore alleys and guaranteed to warm your soul faster than a stolen space heater.
Because this season? We’re not chasing trends. We’re burrowing into the good stuff.
Editors’ Picks: Curl Up with These Page-Turners
Esquire’s Best Books of 2025 Named!
Esquire just dropped its 27-book hot list and they’re pure snuggle fuel. Think inheritance quests under Mexican suns, mom-vs-thief survival thrillers, mossy bog mysteries and algorithmic dream jails. There’s even a grammar spell or two for your inner fae. Compact, clever, soul-soothing … Ah, it’s basically the bookish equivalent of fuzzy socks and rebellion. Find out what books made the cut.
Hidden Gem: Searching for Bowlby
Netflix’s Narnia Reboot
Netflix’s Narnia is getting the Gerwig glow! The Magician’s Nephew kicks off a mid-century reimagining with Greta at the helm, Mark Ronson on score and rumors of Meryl Streep as Aslan. Post-war Britain, heart-heavy hope and all the cozy wonder you crave. The theatrical debut is scheduled for Thanksgiving 2026, with streaming on Christmas Day!
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Slashed Prices for Brilliant Books!
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