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[quote=Anonymous]Okay, here's the dilemma: The world is burning, I am holding on with my (pinky) fingernails, and I can't handle anything beyond "comfort" or escapist books. But. So often nothing really [i]happens at all[/i] in the stories in this genre. They're, uh, boring, which is exactly what is unhelpful in these times.

Do folks have any good recs for "comfort" reads that at the same time are well-written and diverting? I guess I would define this as plot-driven stories, with good character development, but with a (relatively) happy ending (e.g. no horrific abuse or children in peril, etc.)  In fantasy/sci-fi, I'd include T. Kingfisher books and the City of Brass series (S. A Chakraborty) in this category. In contemporary fiction, my recent recs would include Wedding People and Where'd You Go, Bernadette. I am happy with any genre, and am eyeing the "cozy mystery" genre--but am not especially intrigued by basic procedurals, so do not know where to start? (Something witty, well-written, and character-driven?)

Help, DCUM! Bonus points for good audiobooks (I still need to fold laundry as our civil rights are stripped!) I am more than happy to add my recs as I find them... [/quote]

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