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    Hi. I have been in a big reading slump lately. I struggle to find books that sound interesting to me and when I do, I struggle to get into the story and finish reading it. I have been trying to find solarpunk vibes on books ever since I read the Monk And Robot series by Becky Chamber.

    Now, here is a list of my last reads and why I liked or didn't like them.

    – Monk And Robot Series, Becky Chambers (was immediately captured by the future it presented, the themes of going back to nature to find yourself and ultimately gravitating towards forming bonds. I enjoyed the writing since my minds usually follows that "writing style" as a thought process. Although heavy at times I loved how lighthearted it was while exploring heavy emotional topics.

    – Frankenstein, Mary Shelley (I loved the philosophy behind the story, how nature inspired Frankenstein. And although the hatred part gave me anxiety i enjoyed reading the process of how everything evolved. There were certain themes that captured me, such as the need for a true friend, the search for truth and for discovering one's true self).

    – The Bright Falls Series, Ashley Herring Blake (it's a rom-com trilogy. I initially liked it for the intriguing characters. The comedy part of it was fairly different from other rom-coms I've read, which felt refreshing. I liked the portrayal of Delilah and the way she saw the world. After the first book, I just wanted to read more about the characters.)

    – The Martian (not finished. I started reading it and enjoyed the way it was written. Then, it started to feel a bit repetitive. And I watched the movie a bunch of times before I even started the book so that can't have helped either)

    – Ender's Game (one of my favorite stories from my teenage years. I, again, related to the themes of finding friendship and questioning the moral value of what we, as humans, do to other species. I enjoyed reading Ender's dilemmas regarding power, war, love and hate, how his isolation affected him and how his brain worked)

    Finally, other media pieces that aren't books but can help explain what i'm looking for: the good place, schitts creek, ted lasso and new amsterdam, for their common theme of how kindness and acceptance can create a place to become family. the secret life of walter mitty for its relation to daydreams, overcoming fear and finding purpose.

    I feel that my current situation is specific enough so I am going to say that I am open to any length, genre, etc…

    If anyone has read through this, I just want to say thank you. Even if you don't have any recs for me, I appreciate your time.

    by Altruistic_Lynx5532

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    1. Significant_Self1599 on

      Looking at your list, you might really enjoy Ursula K. Le Guin’s work – maybe start with *The Dispossessed* since it has that thoughtful exploration of different societies and human connections you seem drawn to. Also *Station Eleven* by Emily St. John Mandel could hit the spot with its focus in community building after collapse and finding beauty in small moments.

      Both have that gentle philosophical depth without being too heavy, and they explore themes about what makes us human in relationships with others.

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