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Looking for books that are the equivalent of a long walk in a forest, listening to lo-fi beats, or one of those adult coloring books (self.books)
submitted 2 weeks ago by Atrichum to c/books
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If that even makes sense. Perhaps I'm wishing for a book that doesn't or cannot exist. I want to read something that is relaxing while stimulating and satisfying curiosity. I dont want something juvenile. It's ok if it's deep and thought provoking, but doesn't have to be. It should not have conflict.

When I imagine such a book, I think of beautiful descriptions of a forest and the things that live there. The weather. The scenery.

I just had the thought that what Im describing is poetry, but poetry is something which I've struggled to enjoy.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

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[โ€“] Atrichum 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I've read the Mars Trilogy and really enjoyed it. Although I stopped reading the third book when it KSR started writing old man wish fulfillment fantasy of old men sleeping with super young women.

The Emerald Mile sounds very interesting, added to my list.

[โ€“] Glemek 1 points 2 weeks ago

If you like The Emerald Mile, I would also recommend The Tower by Kelly Cordes. I don't think it is as strong, but it is another book at the juncture of outdoor adventure and history, and I liked it a lot.