basically the title lol. i tend to think through my problems while reading, so I'm looking for books that might resonate with me where i am right now
for context: I'm a 19yo gay guy in Egypt, I'm feeling pretty stuck and really anxious about my future, identity, and the tension between who I want to become and the place I’m currently in. The book market in Egypt isnt too diverse, and my brother (who’s bringing the books back for me from south africa) is pretty conservative, so I’m hoping to avoid anything too explicitly queer.
my top 3 fav books (not in order) are:
- 1Q84 – Loved this book + hate how sexist Haruki Murakami can be. I'm trying to read less incel-esque books in the future
- Songs of Innocence and of Experience – LOVED this collection while studying it in high school / i really like mysticism and pastoral grandeur and mystery 😅
- Giovanni's Room (ofc)
I'm mostly interested in fiction – I dont really mind self help (feel free to suggest any esp if it relates to studying) but TBH I'm likely not gonna get to it unless it really convinces me. Thanks!
by RYP4L0W