Oh, thank you for this list! I've been exposed to so much dystopia and melodrama and explicit & gratuitous nasty stuff in books that my friends and groups are reading lately I'm just exhausted.

Is there a way to save this list to my profile or some place handy so I can refer to it readily?

Cheryl wrote: "Oh, thank you for this list! I've been exposed to so much dystopia and melodrama and explicit & gratuitous nasty stuff in books that my friends and groups are reading lately I'm just exhausted.

I..."
It should be on your "Listopia Votes" and "Your Lists" on your profile, if you've voted on this list. Also check out this list: Best Stress Free Books!

Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "Oh, thank you for this list! I've been exposed to so much dystopia and melodrama and explicit & gratuitous nasty stuff in books that my friends and groups are reading lately I'm just exhausted."

Exactly! That's why I started this list- to get good fiction recommendations that wouldn't depress me. I've been reading some of the books on this list. Last year, I started reading the Newberry Award winning books- starting from the most recent. That has been so fun. They are for kids, but they are some very well-written books that aren't too dark.

Thank you!

Thanks for inviting me to vote on this list. Fun!

Yes, I realised that most books I have read have a strong dystopic element - so I actively made the effort of searching for a list of 'Uplifting' reads. However, having read some of the books on the list - I can say that I do not agree!

The Goldfinch? (Masterpiece but far from uplifting)
No Terry Pratchett! No Night Circus!

Hi Alexandra,
I hope you'll add fiction you've found uplifting and vote for the books on the list that you think fit the bill. Thanks for stopping by!

OK so explain to me THE HANDMAIDS TALE - uplifting someone needs their bumps read

It says in the description "Some of these books may deal with the dark side of life, but they still convey that overall it is good to be alive and leave you feeling uplifted', so maybe that's why it's on this list. Among other things, it can make you feel happy that it is not true to life...

Kara wrote: "Yes, I realised that most books I have read have a strong dystopic element - so I actively made the effort of searching for a list of 'Uplifting' reads. However, having read some of the books on th..."

Hi Kara! Please add the books to the list that you find most uplifting. I know everyone will find different books uplifting.

Booklovinglady wrote: "It says in the description "Some of these books may deal with the dark side of life, but they still convey that overall it is good to be alive and leave you feeling uplifted', so maybe that's why i..."

Hi Booklovinglady!
(I'm a book loving lady too!) This is an open list that everyone can add to and vote on. I hope you'll vote for the books you find uplifting and add your own choices as well.