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Neurodiverse Reads December 2022
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Act your age, Eve Brown : a novel by Talia HibbertWhen his life is taken over by a purple-haired tornado of a woman named Eve Brown, B&B owner Jacob Wayne tries to fight his attraction to this sunny, chaotic woman who is his natural-born enemy. Jacob, who has autism, helps Eve realize her own place on the spectrum. Eve’s journey to understanding her fears is sweet, and Jacob’s belief in her as a caring, capable adult is the stuff romance heroes are made of.
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Borderline by Mishell BakerA cynical, paraplegic screenwriter with borderline personality disorder is recruited into a secret organization that oversees relations between Hollywood and Fairyland, and assigned to search for a missing fae movie star.
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The charm offensive : a novel by Alison CochrunSuccessful producer on the long-running reality dating show Ever After, Dev Deshpande, with his own love life in complete disarray, falls for contestant Charlie Winshaw who has better chemistry with him than any of his female co-stars. Charlie is stunningly handsome, but a nightmare for his producers. He’s on the autism spectrum and prone to anxiety attacks. Of course, Dev and Charlie fall in love, but how will that fit with Charlie’s starring role on a series that has to end with his choosing a bride?
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The death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin StarlingEmbarking on a marriage of convenience with bold, courageous surgeon Augustine Lawrence in post-war England, practical, unassuming Jane Shoringfield instead finds a terrified, paranoid man who cannot tell reality from a nightmare and realizes something is deeply wrong with this man she is bound to.
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Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine by Gail HoneymanA socially awkward, routine-oriented loner teams up with a bumbling IT guy from her office to assist an elderly accident victim, forging a friendship that saves all three from lives of isolation and secret unhappiness.
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The girl he used to know by Tracey Garvis GravesA tumultuous but tender love affair between a socially awkward chess club member and a courageous, quirky girl is shattered by an unforeseen tragedy that forces them to confront respective anxieties when they reunite a decade later.
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The kiss quotient by Helen HoangA 30-year-old math whiz with Asperger's tries to make her love life as rich as her career by hiring an escort to help her with her lack of knowledge and experience in the dating department.
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Lord Sebastian's secret by Jane AshfordLord Sebastian Gresham finds the perfect bride in Lady Georgina Stane, but worries that he will lose her if she and her family discover the shameful secret of his dyslexia.
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Milk fed : a novel by Melissa BroderTransitioning from her Jewish faith to dieting to maintain an illusion of existential control, Rachel bonds with an Orthodox woman at a frozen yogurt shop before embarking on a journey of food, desire and spiritual fulfillment.
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Red, white & royal blue by Casey McQuistonAfter an international incident affects U.S. and British relations, the president's son Alex and Prince Henry must pretend to be best friends, but as they spend time together, the two begin a secret romance that could derail a presidential campaign.
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True biz : a novel by Sara NovićTaking readers into a residential school for the deaf, this coming-of-age novel follows three people a rebellious transfer student, the schools golden boy and the headmistress as they each deal with personal and political crises and find their lives inextricable from one another and changed forever.
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Divergent mind : thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you by Jenara NerenbergA journalist who suffered into adulthood with autism and ADHD reveals why these conditions are often overlooked and misdiagnosed in women and shares real stories from fellow females to dispel widely-held misconceptions while offering a path forward.
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How to be human : an autistic man's guide to life by Jory FlemingAn unforgettable, unconventional narrative that examines the many ways to be fully human, told by the first young adult with autism to attend Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, who shows us the ways a beautifully different mind can express the very best of our shared humanity.
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Overcoming dyslexia : completely revised and updated by Sally E. ShaywitzUpdated to include advancements in science, research and technology, two experts on reading and dyslexia provide new information on identifying, understanding and overcoming reading problems and provide tools for parents, teachers and individuals with dyslexia to use to succeed.
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Ten steps to Nanette : a memoir situation by Hannah GadsbyA multi-award-winning comedian takes readers through the defining moments in her life that led to the creation of Nanette and her powerful decision to tell the truth no matter the cost.
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We're not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation by Eric GarciaThis book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It's also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language.
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Why Am I Like This? : The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts and Habits by Dr. Martin, JenAward-winning educator Dr. Jen Martin has created the perfect Q&A guide for the curious. In Why Am I Like This? she provides research-based explanations for popular questions about everything from overcoming anxiety and FOMO to why smells make us homesick and why we stick our tongues out when we concentrate. If you've ever wondered about the psychology and science behind the oddities of our daily lives, this accessible, entertaining, and informative guide is sure to educate you on what, exactly, makes you tick.
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Girl on the line by Faith GardnerJourney hadn't planned for a future, but when her suicide attempt fails she finds the life she never meant to live challenging in more ways than before: her parents don't trust her, her friends have moved on for their own good, her bipolar disorder is overwhelming. At odds with herself and lacking concrete goals, she begins volunteering at a local helpline, where she finds a community as strong yet broken as she is.
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History is all you left me by Adam SilveraHaving lost his first boyfriend in a terrible accident, Griffin, a youth with OCD, forges a friendship with his lost love's ex-boyfriend, Jackson, who exhibits suspicious signs of guilt.
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Just our luck by Julia WaltonSent to self-defense training after losing a fight at school, a boy hiding private interests that are incompatible with his fathers views about masculinity makes a secret deal with a girl from a rival Greek family who helps him attend yoga classes in exchange for a mysterious favor.
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Roxy by Neal ShustermanA New York Times best-selling author explores the opioid crisis in this powerful novel that follows two siblings who are drawn by what Oxycontin and Adderall can offer, taking that step past helpful to harmful and the troubled places that lie beyond.
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Just roll with it by Lee Durfey-LavoieHaving a tough time during her first year in middle school, Maggie needs some help from her 20-sided dice but fears she may roll the wrong number, in this contemporary novel that explores the complexity of anxiety and OCD.
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Lighter than my shadow by Katie GreenA graphic memoir in tribute to the challenges of eating disorders, abuse and recovery follows the experiences of a picky eater whose silent starvation-protests ultimately put her life at risk.
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My Brain Is Different : Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders by MonnzusuThis intimate manga collection follows nine adults with developmental disorders as they outline their struggles and triumphs. Experience the stories of a high school dropout’s new path to education; a person seeing the world through new eyes thanks to their medication; a father and daughter learning to thrive together, and more. This manga illustrates diverse anxieties but also self-empowerment in learning to navigate a world not built with everyone in mind.
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