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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 6 days 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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[–] Glemek 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)

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

The Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson, it is about a nearish future colonisation of Mars, and Mars is as much a character as any of the humans. He spends a lot of time talking about geology and how they go about the project of terraforming. It does have conflict, and it can be exciting, but a lot it is just people work to solve problems.

Another rec would be The Emerald Mile, by Kevin Fedarko, which is just awesome. It's about the grand canyon generally, and in particular about the rafting scene there.

[–] Atrichum 2 points 3 days 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.

[–] Glemek 1 points 3 days 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.