If you ever get to a point where reading feels just as much fun as peeling potatoes, welcome to the Reading Slump Club. Once one of the most rewarding, longed-for activities of the day, reading can suddenly seem like a chore. Nothing holds your attention, and you don’t want to finish (or start) any book.…

In a relentless, hectic world, there’s a quiet corner in the literary realm where books don’t just offer an escape. They wrap you in a warm hug, offering reassurance and a soothing presence. This trend, also referred to as ‘cosy fiction’ or ‘cat fiction’, started in Japan as Iyashikei and later in South Korea as…