Now that we're living in what feels like a fascist, cyberpunk hell...I've found myself drawn to a nascent genre called "hopepunk". An emotional and intellectual counterprogramming to unrelenting nihilism which is at core of fascist culture. Here are some recs:
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Books: 1. Becky Chambers - anything by her. 2. Murderbot Diaries (a great series) 3. Legends and Lattes, and the prequel sequel Bookshops and Bonedust.
Murderbot is great. On book 4 now. Looking forward to the appletv series this year.