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Oil painting of a young girl sleeping with her head resting on an open book
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Trying and Failing to Figure Out “Escapism” in Books

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Collection of covers for 13 books to read when you need an escape
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Out of This World: Books to Read When You Need an Escape

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Photograph of an open book with two pages positioned to form a heart
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cozy fantasy

The Rise of Cozy Fantasy

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Photograph of two open books beside a candle. An additional stack of books and blankets or other cloth are visible in the background.
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Coming to Terms With “Cozy” Fiction

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The Comfort of “Competence Porn” Stories

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What Makes a Story Comforting?

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cozy fantasy

Supernatural Sitcoms and the Rise of Cozy Fantasy

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Competence Porn Is Comforting — Where Can I Find More of It?

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Photograph of an open book on a blanket, surrounded by autumn leaves
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Five Books That Help Me Face Anxiety and Feel Better About the World

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5 Feel-Good Comfort Reads

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Sixties Fantasy Sitcoms and the Rise of Cozy Fantasy

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Comfort Reading With Malka Older

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"It is shocking to find how many people do not believe they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult.”

Frank Herbert, Dune

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