Recs if you like The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances...
Non-Humans & Empathy (Fiction, Realistic)
One of several Non-Humans & Empathy -themed lists by @Myth.Ink (See also: Non-Fiction, GNs/Manga+, Youth Titles, Creature Feature, & the Official @Myth.Ink Curation) | This list is the FICTION-realistic edition, including fictional interactions and considerations of interactions between plausibly realistic non-human beings of all types (trees, robots, animals, ai, aliens, objects, science-experiment beings, etc) and humans, empathy and lack thereof. | Suggestions more than welcome!
Cute-munity Cozy Reads
A list of cozy fiction for when the world is heavy and the Book Club book is too much.
Books are cozy based on other lists or cute-munity reccs. Your milage may vary.
Non-humans confused or fascinated by humans
Books with prominent non-human characters who are confused, horrified, fascinated, or delighted by human behavior!
Please add suggestions in the comments because I need more books like these 💜
if the cast of Dropout.tv were a book, they’d be…
Alternatively, these are books I’d recommend to each Dropout cast member if given the opportunity to do so! I’ll be including a legend in the comments to clarify which book goes with each person. I know I’m missing people, so if you have a good suggestion for a book recommendation that goes with someone I haven’t already mentioned, please share!
Out of office (and my mind)
fiction about capitalism, surveillance, and how the jobs we work to survive impact our sense of self
Shelf Candy: Bold Flat Illustrated Book Covers
A book list celebrating novels with bold flat illustrated covers. I'm talking colourful, graphic, design-forward books that look beautiful on your shelf and would inspire any designer. All genres welcome but let's stick with YA to adult books.
Palate Cleanser
Right after a heavy read, these are the ones we're turning to. They are tried and true. We know what to expect and it brings comfort. These books are similar to a favorite blanket or pair of jeans that you are always reaching for.
Sentient robots
I love any and all sentient machines and you will too.
Robots Learning How to be Human
Robots, AI models, and other sapient/sentient techy things that have plenty to teach us about beauty, truth, and individuality.
Unique Perspectives
Books with unconventional and unique narration
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