u/ColdType358

I’ve been reading a lot of melancholic books lately (Flowers for Algernon, Tender is the Night, and currently reading The Bell Jar). I am slightly concerned that if I read too many in a row it will begin to affect my headspace. Depression is something that I have struggled with on and off my entire life and I would not like to welcome it back. So any recommendations for happier classics would be greatly appreciated! They don’t even have to be happy, just not as filled with sorrow. I included my physical TBR (again currently reading The Bell Jar) because I wasn’t sure if any of these would be a good pick. If not, I definitely do not mind going back to the bookstore! Oh also ignore the manga, that’s just the series I’m currently reading.

Edit: thank you all for the lovely recommendations! I try to read 1-2 books a week so these will keep me going for a while and I truly look forward to reading all of them!

I was reading on my kindle and thought it was a shame I couldn’t display my ebooks with my physical ones. So I quickly sketched this and put it on one of my shelves. I’m not a good drawer and I don’t know if this is like stupid or tacky. Please let me know your thoughts. I was thinking of painting something similar with water color when I get more books on my kindle. That way I can hang it above one of my shelves. If this doesn’t fit in this thread, please delete and I’m sorry! Also, if this is already something people do, please let me know!