A November Gratitude Reading Challenge

The Season of Slow Gratitude

November has a special rhythm to it—a quiet pulse between the busy energy of fall and the glitter of the holidays. The air carries that nostalgic chill that makes you crave blankets, candles, and stories that settle softly into your soul. It’s the perfect month to weave gratitude into your reading life.

This isn’t about racing through a stack of books or setting strict goals. It’s about savoring. About noticing. About letting each story remind you of what already fills your cup.

The Challenge: Pair Reading with Thankfulness

Here’s a simple way to make November more intentional: every time you start a new book, tie it to something you’re grateful for.

If you’re re-reading a childhood favorite, maybe you’re thankful for your younger self—the one who fell in love with reading in the first place.
If you’re diving into a debut novel, perhaps it’s a moment to be grateful for new beginnings and creative courage.
And if you’re deep in a story that challenges you, acknowledge how gratitude helps you grow even through discomfort.

Keep a notepad nearby and jot down one thing you’re thankful for each time you close a chapter. By the end of the month, you’ll have a list that reads like a love letter to your own life.

Books That Inspire Gratitude

If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few titles that pair beautifully with the spirit of thankfulness:

📖 The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune — A tender reminder that family is what we make of it, and that kindness can change everything.
🌾 Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined by Danielle Younge-Ullman — A story about resilience and rediscovering gratitude even in the messiest chapters.
💫 Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer — A poetic, powerful blend of science and spirit that teaches us to thank the earth daily.
☕ Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt — A quiet, heartwarming tale about unlikely friendship and second chances.

Each of these books invites you to pause, reflect, and feel a little more grounded in the good.

Gratitude Beyond the Page

You can take this practice further:

• Light a candle before each reading session as a small ritual of presence.
• Journal a gratitude quote from each book that moves you.
• Share your gratitude reads with a friend or on your Book Babe socials—because gratitude grows when it’s shared.

As you do, you’ll start to feel the shift. Reading becomes less about escape and more about return—back to yourself, your joy, your quiet abundance.

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“Gratitude turns ordinary days into blessings, routine reading into ritual, and simple stories into soul medicine.”

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Your Turn

What’s one book that makes you feel grateful—either for its story or for the version of you who needed it?

Share it in the comments or tag #BookBabeGratitude on social media so we can celebrate your picks together.