This may sound a little silly, but i really would like some advice. My knowledge on literature is very limited. I’m not the most avid reader. Ive probably read less than 100 books in my life if we don’t count the ones under 50 pages. I have a character that im writing for a webcomic that really truly loves books and uses them as a way to escape. And i need some ideas for things he could be reading throughout my story as he switches from being very isolated to having more friends and reasons to go out.
His name is cage, he’s a big buff character who happens to have a prosthetic leg. He’s being forced onto his highschool football team by his foster family because they think he has untapped potential. He’s very quiet (possibly on the spectrum) and likes reading books because they provide the same idea of social interaction without the fear of messing up with his words.
He can find something he likes in all genres i would say, only steering clear of older literature (like shakespeare). But he’d probably enjoy all works of fiction made after the year 1800.
While this i believe is a book he picks up later in his life, one of his favorites of all time is The Song of Achilles. This probably isnt something he would read while the story takes place, cause its very gay and he doesn’t figure that out for a while.
Anyway, even if you just want to info dump about your favorite books, please help me expand this boys library!!!
by wow-someone-actually