14/28 of the books I have read so far in 2024 are far flung sci-fi. Because I am so stressed about the near future I need to be soothed by the balm of literary optimism.
3/28 have been cloying (but devoured nonetheless) romance novels because sometimes you need popcorn—smothered in chocolate, caramel, and candy coating. 3/28 have been historical fiction. 2 more have been collections of essays. 1 really ducking weird short story anthology and the remainder plays and poetry from the Bard.