New titles or just some different ones to try this month

 Here is a mixed bag, a few new titles and a couple nonfiction that I found interesting.



Sometimes it is nice to try something different, so I borrowed this on Libby and listened to it.  It is truly fascinating.  Very scientific which is so not me, but the "what if" of the thing (as well as some of the weirdness of the questions) kept it interesting even if I didn't understand the answers.





Life Inside My Mind brings together 31 authors of YA books to talk about mental health issues they have faced for themselves or with family members.  This is an important work because so many stigmas still exist for mental illness struggles, and these authors have tackled some difficult subjects in their books and hearing that their real lives have had issues makes it feel a little less isolating for those also struggling.





Fighting words is a tough story to read but really well done.  It is told from the viewpoint of Della, who is 10 but who has been essentially raised by her 16 year old older sister Suki.  They are now in foster care and are both struggling both to heal from all they have gone through but also to find a new path and new life goals as they heal.

Nothing explicit is said, but this is a story of abuse and abandonment, so if that is triggering for you, it wouldn't be a good choice.  Otherwise, this is a thoughtful and hopeful novel that may make you cry.






This was my palate cleanser novel....but even though it is a romance, it isn't silly or flighty (which was very nice).  Reggie and Delilah's story is indeed told over the year from Jan to Jan; and while they are falling in love, they are also finding their voice and learning more about who they are and what they want.  I love that both of them have issues to overcome and both of them need to work on being honest with themselves and each other.   No cheating, just hiding parts of yourself that you think no one will appreciate; when really, it's just a part of you.  Definitely a good book for a fun romance with a well grounded story and a good message as well.


Feel free to checkout all or some of these titles, or find others and recommend them to me!

Saleena, your friendly neighborhood librarian

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