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Trying and Failing to Figure Out “Escapism” in Books

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Trying and Failing to Figure Out “Escapism” in Books

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Out of This World: Books to Read When You Need an Escape

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The Rise of Cozy Fantasy

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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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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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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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“Writing is the closest thing we have to real magic.”

R.F. Kuang, Yellowface

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