I have read the Imperial Radch books over and over. Sure, they have themes of personhood, colonialism, power, and identity — among many others. But the most consistent, central, fundamental message of these book is that no matter how bad things are, you should make sure to have a solid meal and a good night's sleep. No situation is so bad that it can't be made worse by adding hunger and exhaustion. And regardless of how dire your straits, wouldn't you rather they be dire while you're well fed and rested? And I think that's a valuable message to bring to this moment of all moments.