Video companion · 28 August 2026
Five books for a rainy weekend
5 books from this video, with Roshi’s notes and where to find each one.
About this video
Put the kettle on and let the rain do its thing. These are the books I reach for when the weekend is grey and the blanket is calling.
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The books
Every book in this video
Book 1 of 5
The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern
A mysterious circus that only opens at night, and two young magicians bound to a contest they don't fully understand. Read it for the atmosphere alone.
Book 2 of 5
Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones
Sophie is cursed into an old woman and ends up cleaning a wizard's walking castle. Funny, warm and far wiser than it looks.
Book 3 of 5
Legends & Lattes
Travis Baldree
An orc warrior hangs up her sword to open a coffee shop. Low stakes, found family and fresh baking. Pure comfort.
Book 4 of 5
Anxious People
Fredrik Backman
A bungled bank robbery turns into a hostage situation at an apartment viewing. Ridiculous, tender and quietly moving.
Book 5 of 5
The Midnight Library
Matt Haig
Between life and death, Nora finds a library where every book is a life she could have lived. A gentle story about regret and hope.