From #BookRiot:
These ten cozy sci-fi books showcase optimism in different ways, from better futures to irresistibly hopeful characters. They’ll leave you feeling happy and carefree.
The list includes books from well-known authors such as Becky Chambers, Matt Haig, Mary Robinette Kowal … and me!
"The greatest enemy of good climate fiction is the depression of climate science; too much 'doom-and-gloom' will make readers apathetic and bring about the same dark future you are trying to prevent... there has been a rise in creative work to counter the darker tones of dystopian literature. It’s called Solarpunk: a version of cli-fi with better, fairer societies using the disruption of climate change to create positive outcomes."
We survived 35 degrees in our top floor apartment with two fans, cold drinks, and dips in the shower. (Yes, I even dipped the cat's back paws in the water periodically, and she was cautiously trusting)