If the weather outside has got you in a bit of a mood, these pick me up books of 2025 will surely brighten the mood…
Put the phone down and reconnect with some of these brilliant pick me up books of 2025.
Doggy Positivity by Peggy the Hairless Pug
Price: £12.99
Packed with feel-good advice and plenty of charm, Doggy Positivity is a heartwarming reminder to embrace what makes you you. Following Peggy’s journey, from her humble start to becoming an unlikely global star, this book celebrates individuality and the unexpected places it can take us.
Along the way, Peggy shares the little life lessons she’s picked up, the kind that help us humans stay a bit more positive. Things like learning to shake things off, stop running in circles, and finally going after your dreams.
What Would Dolly Do? by Suzan Holder
Price: £9.99
What Would Dolly Do? follows Becky Mooney, a Scottish Dolly Parton tribute act who suddenly finds herself starting over after splitting from her boyfriend, who also happens to be her singing partner. At a real crossroads, Becky turns to the one person who’s never let her down: Dolly. With a little help from her musical idol’s wisdom, she starts to rebuild her confidence and figure out what she really wants from life.
This story is a joyful nudge for anyone who thinks their moment has passed and just needs a little extra sparkle to chase their dreams.
Spiralling by Cal Speet
Price: £9.99
This book is a funny, heartfelt dive into friendship, dating, and picking yourself back up when life completely derails. Gabriel has hit rock bottom. His dramatic breakup with his wannabe-poet ex and an unexpected firing leave him spiralling.
With the help of his brilliant best friends, Tasha and Evie, Gabriel is dragged (sometimes literally) back into the world of working, living, and awkward first dates. As he navigates Grindr crushes and Post Office hotties, the book becomes a relatable look at love and the people who keep us afloat.
Mistletoe and Magic by Helene Sula
Price: £9.99
This book is a cosy, uplifting festive escape about losing yourself, finding yourself again and stumbling into adventure. Eva Coleman arrives in the UK feeling burnt out, heartbroken, and anything but full of Christmas cheer. What makes the book so enjoyable is watching Eva rediscover her spark as she takes a break from people’s expectations.
Warm, and empowering, this is a festive read for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, overlooked, or in need of a fresh start.
A Thousand Feasts: Small Moments of Joy … A Memoir of Sorts by Nigel Slater
Price: £12.99
This one might just be my favourite. Drawn from Nigel’s years of jotting down small, fleeting moments, it’s a collection that invites you to savour the everyday. Miso soup, packing a suitcase, a butterfly flying, Slater captures tiny pleasures like you’re right there with him.
Funny, gentle, and full of sharply observed delights, this collection is a reminder that life’s loveliest moments often slip past unnoticed.