The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled us to rethink our way of life. In such pandemics or epidemics or other sorts of calamities and crises, the literature provides artistic relief and comfort in such agonies. In addition, it makes us aware of the universality of death and the necessary precautions for our recovery and survival. To explore how literature offers a worth reading to console our hearts and foster resilience in pandemic crises like COVID-19. Studying, reviewing and analyzing relevant literary texts to reach conclusion. Literature gives us an opportunity to study texts written on pandemics and how such events have historically been projected and how they have served as guiding forces. It helps people by inspiring them to act fairly. In such pandemic situations, it is a worthwhile read to soothe our hearts. Reading literature during the period of crises encourages us in driving away isolation, retaining sanity, fostering resilience and above all, instill the courage to face and hope.