Virgin River (Virgin River, #1)

I’m a big fan of the Netflix show and wanted to read the books as well. While the book gave me a different vibe and tells the story from a different perspective, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love how it focuses on the challenges of country medicine and Mel’s journey from being a “city girl” to embracing a humble, calm country life. There’s also this lovely underlying message about how much you can gain from living in a small, close-knit community and how it can change you from being a bit of a “materialist” to someone who finds joy in the simplest things.