Cozying up with a Good Book
Category: Drabbles

Libby nestled into the cozy reading nook in her bedroom, grateful for a chance to unwind after a busy day at the cafe-bookstore where she worked. A steaming cup of chamomile tea sat on the window sill, wisps of fragrant steam rising gently. Her calico cat, Smudge, purred contentedly in her lap, kneading his paws against her worn sweatshirt. 

Libby smiled softly as she cracked open an old hardcover novel, its pages well-loved. It was a YA book by Sarah Dessen that she had first read years ago, back when she was just a teenager herself. Back in her small hometown in Montana, when things were much less bright, these novels gave her an escape.

She remembered curling up under the covers at night, transported into the world of the novel, wishing she could escape into that sunny fictional town. Now here she was, a mature adult with a life she was truly happy and content with. Yet the familiar story still tugged at her heartstrings. She gently stroked Smudge's fur as she became engrossed in the sweet characters and timeless coming-of-age themes that had so resonated with her younger self. 

Some things never changed, she mused. The story still offered comfort, like a warm blanket on a cold night. Libby took a sip of tea and turned the page, feeling grateful for cozy nights like this.