Off-topic request

[isaytoodlepip.livejournal.com]

This is really an off-topic request. I've always thought that the Housefic community, be it H/W or any other ship, is remarkably tasteful and discerning for the most part. This is an off-topic request in that I'm looking for recommendations of any genre/medium, be it H/W fic, gen fic, or just a really appropriate novel that you've read in your life that you think will speak to this situation.

My father died. Two weeks ago. I've been trying to distract myself from the fact that my best friend and home is gone, but I can't seem to latch on to anything. I don't know what sort of book or fic I'm looking to read. Probably not something featuring a main character or father dying, or even recovering from cancer, but beyond that...I don't even know if I want something dramatic or funny or pornographic or what. So, I know this is a remarkably personal request, but if anyone has ever been in that sort of mindset where you know you'd feel completely empty if not for the backbreaking burden of grief and has read something that is marginally cathartic or distracting or mind-blowing or...something, please let me know.

Comments

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

I don't have much in the way of recommendations but want to express my condolences for your loss. The only suggestion I have it to maybe try short stories or even magazines. When my mother died, I found my attention span shortened, and novels were too much for me. Of course, you may be different; maybe escaping into something long is what you need.