Okay . . . picture this (really) worst-case scenario: It’s cold and raining, your boyfriend/girlfriend has just dumped you, you’ve just been fired, the pile of unpaid bills is sky-high, your beloved pet has recently died, and you think you’re coming down with a cold. All you want to do (other than hiding under the covers) is to curl up with a good book, something warm and comforting that will make you feel better.
Answer: Probably Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, or something from childhood like Charlotte’s Web or The Chronicles of Narnia. While I do read for comfort at times, if I really feel horrible I’d probably be more apt to go to my movie standbys. See my Thursday Thirteen below for those.
