The Light Side Reading List
A list of books by that all provide one thing-hope. Whether through sense of community in adversity, finding strength and resilience, or bringing awareness to little joys.
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by Becky Chambers
A solarpunk sci-fi novella. A warm, reassuring read that reminds of the importance of comfort and balancing purpose with rest.
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By Nnedi Okorafor
Set in Nigeria about a young girl experiencing adversity finding out she belongs to a world of magic. Addresses topics like bullying, cultural punishments, identity.
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By Anahit Behrooz
Examines friendships, platonic intimacy, joy, and pain.
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By Becky Chambers
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
A Closed and Common Orbit
Record of a Spaceborn Few
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
“cozy” science fiction. Addresses topics of found family, accepting “otherness”, and hope in adversity.
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By Robin Wall Kimmerer
Scientific observation and storytelling explore humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Builds hope for the future and brings gratitude for the present.
