unearthlymarmot: Wiccan looking gloomy ([ dw ] the boy)
Jason ([personal profile] unearthlymarmot) wrote2017-08-10 09:43 am
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books, books, books

 I haven't been reading much the last few years because for a while my ADHD was untreated, and that made reading very difficult. Now that I'm medicated and in therapy, I decided to try and get back into it, so I joined Goodreads (feel free to add me if you want to).

 Right now I'm reading Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen and enjoying it immensely. The main character is a trans, bisexual, black, and Native American, which is everything I could have ever dreamed of (especially as a trans bi Native myself). It's a western with vampires, and I think the western elements plus the stylized writing have put some people off. Personally, I find the writing style, while unique, is still crisp, and moves along at a good pace. I'm also not usually a fan westerns, but for me, having a main character who isn't just another rugged white man honestly helps a lot. (Plus, it's historically accurate, since a lot of cowboys were in fact people of color who didn't have a lot of other job options.)

So yeah, I'm really liking this book so far, and I look forward to reading more and more!
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[personal profile] paynesgrey 2017-08-10 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I added you on Goodreads. I'm very active there. I'm H.K. Rowe there. :)
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[personal profile] the_bell_jar 2017-08-11 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
This sounds great. Adding it to my reading list. Also, SO glad you get to enjoy reading again!
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[personal profile] maplemood 2017-08-11 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
It's so great that you're getting back into reading. Difficulty doing it seems like such an awful side effect/symptom.

[personal profile] mr_picard 2017-08-11 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooooh goodreads! I've just sent you a friend request! :) I hardly ever use the site these days (don't have much time to read actual books, I'm too busy with writing fan fic) but I still check it on a regular basis.