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Books about Hope: “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times” by Douglas Abrams and Jane Goodall, “Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope and Courage” by Steven Charleston, and “Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities” by Rebecca Solnit

23 Must-Read Books About Hope That Inspire Change & Action

Hope has fueled movements, allowed us to seek solutions, and inspires us to keep moving forward. We’ve rounded up the best books to help you feel hopeful.

The interior of a well-lit bookstore with light tan timber shelves and luminous columns

This abandoned office building was transformed into a floating bookstore — and you'll never want to leave

The Xixi Goldmye Bookstore is unlike any other.

An interior view of People's Book, an independent bookstore in Takoma Park, Maryland

Local bookseller donates proceeds of Republican senator's book to immigrants: 'We stand with our community'

So far, People’s Book has donated $7,000 to a nonprofit that supports immigrants.

An aerial view of a person flipping through a book in a bookstore

New online bookstore in UK donates 10% of all sales to charity: 'You can buy books and do good'

BookKind owners Gemma Lovett and Sara Montgomery saw an opportunity to align an “everyday act” with making an impact.

A collage of clothing items on a lilac background. The clothing items include a white, orange, and black tie-dyed t-shirt with the image of a penguin printed on top, a black baseball cap, orange socks, and orange sweatpants.

Penguin Random House dropped a 'book ban' clothing line; 100% of profits will help libraries

In a new collaboration with Online Ceramics, the publishing house will support the American Library Association.

Gold number balloons spell out 200,000 above a newly installed Little Free Library

Little Free Library opens its 200,000th book box in a milestone for youth literacy

Since its inception in 2009, Little Free Library has installed book-sharing boxes on all seven continents.

Three book covers side-by-side: The Language of Kindness, The Kindness Method, and Be Kind

5 books about kindness that inspire compassion and empathy

This short list of books — spanning memoirs, biographies, and self-help journals — inspires empathy and compassion.

The cover of Maia Kobabe's book "Gender Queer" sits atop an illustration of broken chains

'Gender Queer' is the most banned book in America. Here’s how author Maia Kobabe says you can protect it.

Maia Kobabe published a graphic memoir — "Gender Queer" — in 2019. It has since become the most challenged book in the United States.

A red Little Free Library box contains a number of banned books, including Angie Thomas's "The Hate U Give." The library box stands on a wooden leg in front of a wall mural, with blue, yellow, orange, and green hues.

Little Free Library debuts interactive map to find banned books in highly-restricted states

In partnership with PEN America and the American Library Association, this new map makes it easier to find free banned books.

On a pink background is a banner reading "Fail-A-Bration" surrounded by colorful streamers and confetti

Brad Montague has failed a lot in life, so now he's inviting everyone else to celebrate their own mistakes

In his newest book, Brad Montague aims to remove the shame from failure and teaches young and old the best way to celebrate their mistakes.

Three photos side by side of authors John Green, Jodi Picoult, and Angie Thomas

John Green, Jodi Picoult, Angie Thomas join publishers in lawsuit fighting Florida book bans

The three beloved authors join a coalition of publishers, writers, and advocates in protecting free speech.

Quote Graphic: The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest people of the past centuries. — Descartes

88 quotes that prove books and reading can change your life and the world

Whether you’re an avid reader seeking affirmation or someone looking to cultivate a reading habit, these quotes are sure to resonate with you and perhaps inspire you to open that book sitting in your TBR pile.