The author aimed to read at least two books each month but has already read three notable titles. The first book is "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion, which details the sudden cardiac arrest of Didion's husband and her emotional response. The second book is "Erasure" by Percival Everett, focusing on Theolonius Ellison, a Black author who critiques the publishing industry's exploitative narratives by writing a satirical book under a pseudonym. The third book is the "Copenhagen Trilogy" by Tove Ditlevsen, a memoir about her life from poverty to becoming a poet, highlighting her struggles with addiction and societal attitudes in early 20th-century Europe. The author also enjoyed "Mother Night" by Kurt Vonnegut and "Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney earlier in the year.
Motoi Okamoto, producer of Silent Hill, highlighted the importance of reading in game development during a lecture by Konami. He stressed that understanding a writer's work is essential when selecting them for projects, as it shows respect for their craft and helps assess their strengths and weaknesses. The choice to hire Japanese horror writer Ryukishi07 for Silent Hill f was based on his previous works, which aligned with the series' themes. Okamoto encouraged his team to read 100 to 200 books annually to combat the decline of critical thinking due to AI-generated summaries. The focus on reading has positively impacted the storytelling in Silent Hill f, which has received acclaim, marking a successful revival of the franchise.
