In the stack:
The Teenage Brain by Frances E. Jensen, MD
I am slogging through this one. I read an excerpt from it that resonated with me, so I ordered it. I am about halfway through it. And I am determined to finish it.
Best take-aways so far are a reminder of how much sleep teens need and an explanation why and the concept that teens need non-judgmental reminders a lot. Like loads of non-judgmental reminders. And we parents need to remember that when our teens forget something, it isn't out of spite or disrespect. It is that they simply forgot. (More on this in another post. Because I am learning. And because our interactions matter. So. Much.)
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
I have not watched the movie yet, but want to. And when I found this book at The Last Book Store, I purchased it, and will read it before I see the movie.
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield
Found on the free book shelf in our community college library. It sounds like it might be a lovely read. I will let you know!
The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
Go find this one and read it! I loved this book so much! Just a touch of magic woven through the weaving together of the characters' lives. I read this in just a few days. (I also found this book at The Last Book Store.)
Us Against You by Frederik Backman (And not pictured, Beartown by Frederik Backman)
These two stories are so real and raw and poignant. I borrowed Beartown from my friend Shanna and read it in just a few days, and then Shanna sent Us Against You to my house, so I could read the next part of the story. I love the way F. Backman writes. I feel like I am reading my own thoughts.
Excerpt: All adults have days when we feel completely drained. When we no longer know quite what we spend so much time fighting for, when reality and everyday worries overwhelm us and we wonder how much longer we're going to be able to carry on. The wonderful thing is,that we can all live through far more days like that without breaking than we think.
He addresses the hard parts of life and the beautiful parts of life and weaves truth into story. I'm a big fan.
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Have you read any of these? If you have, what did you think?
Any other recommendations for my book stack?
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This post was inspired by Erin and her book stacks - find her blog at imaginarybookstack.com