The books included on this list each speak to the zeitgeist of where we are right now. That can range as far as cozy reads that will hug your heart, an escape featuring a heroine we can believe in, unflinching looks at the political climate we are in right now, and books that directly engage and grapple with the issues we are facing today. Whether you need a passport out of the nightmare of today or instead want to confront the negativity head-on, there is a book here for you. Featuring zeitgeisty reads like Kristen Radkte’s graphic memoir Seek You: A Journey through American Loneliness and Mira Jacob’s Good Talk, this list also includes books that will warm you up with good vibes just when you’re feeling down, like Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse and Ngozi Ukazu’s Check, Please! Without further ado, here’s nine of the best graphic novels and memoirs to meet this moment.
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