From the first chapters of The Good Earth, to the part in Pillars of the Earth where Prior Phillip takes over Kingsbridge priory, to the protagonist taking care of Mr Bowditch in Fairytale… I have always found these portions of books to be soothing and eminently re-readable during tough times.
I don’t know if there’s a better term for what I am describing. I hope this makes sense. It’s the literary equivalent to those rug washing videos lol.
What are your favourites?
Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer, a sweet old romance novel from the late '80s. Will, a drifter, works on Elly’s farm in exchange for room and board. It’s the start of two lonely souls falling in love. The care Will shows the farm, the animals, the kids, and Elly is just the sweetest.