The 20th March is the International Day of Happiness, which began in 2013 when the United Nations recognised the importance of happiness and well-being for everyone around the world. A number of different surveys have confirmed that reading makes you happier and at LoveReading we most definitely agree! Soaking up the feeling of contentment that comes from reading a book you love is just wonderful. While we realise that each person’s gleeful reading place is very much their own and can span many different genres, we have gathered together a joyful and eclectic mix of books for you. If you are in need of a pick-me-up, then we can recommend choosing one of these, and we hope they make you as happy as they have us.

If you're looking for more recommendations, browse through our Feel-Good Fiction category. These are eloquently written tales with real heart, there may be an emotional roller-coaster to travel, but ultimately these books leave you with a feeling of delicious warmth and uplifting joy. Our Star Books category features books that stand out from the corwd, regardless of genre, if you are only going to buy a few books this year, this list is the perfect place to start.