The website io9 recently posted a list of science fiction and fantasy novels that can cheer you up when you're feeling blue.  As the dark season settles on us here in the Pacific NW, you might want to keep this list handy!  Based on suggestions by io9 readers, it includes some oldies but goodies as well as titles representing different reading levels.  Read on! 
 

(Note that the list provides links to the print formats; please be aware that multiple formats may be available.)