Springtime is the season of much awaited sunshine, blooming flowers, and new beginnings. It’s certainly a cause for celebration, don’t you think? Today we’re sharing 5 novels to read throughout spring that will bring a dash of seasonal magic to your days. Be sure to let us know if you have any spring reading recommendations in the comments below!

5 Novels that Welcome Spring

1. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Follow Mary Lennox and her friends as they discover a garden that’s been hidden away for several years. Together, they revive the garden and learn heartwarming life lessons along the way.

2. The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

In this New York Times best-seller, flowers serve as a special source of inspiration to foster child, Victoria. When Victoria is emancipated from foster care, she must use her connection to flowers to adjust to a new life.

3. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Adventure to Edwardian England alongside Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger in this whimsical story.

4. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

The first book of the series, Anne of Green Gables introduces us to Anne Shirley, a wide-eyed orphan with the unique ability to see the beauty in just about everything.

5. The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

When four ladies rent an Italian castle on holiday, they don’t quite anticipate the magic that will soon be uncovered!

For more Spring cheer, peek inside Field Guide to Everyday Magic Issue 7 available April 1st!