It's Not Just a Book Club discussion

Read a book with a character that has a common mental health issue, learning disability/difference or social problem.

** You may post book recommendations that may fit this category. Please post all challenge completions in the folder provided.

Oooh…I don't have any books like this but I do have All The Light We Cannot See. Do you think that would qualify? :)

Luke wrote: "Oooh…I don't have any books like this but I do have All The Light We Cannot See. Do you think that would qualify? :)"

I would say... go ahead! I'm sure Marie's blindness affects her mentally and socially, so let's use that as a sneaky loophole!

Here are some recommendations of books that I have read that fit this category if you are looking for ideas:

-Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mullay Hunt (Middle Grade, Contemporary, Dyslexia)
-Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (YA, Contemporary, Anorexia)
-Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Middle Grade, Fantasy, Dyslexia & ADHD)
-We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (YA, Contemporary, Amnesia & Possibly something else that I don't really know what to call)
-Looking for Alaska by John Green (YA, Contemporary, Depression)

Here are some ideas of books that I haven't read, but am considering!

-Made You Up by Francesca Zappia (YA, Contemporary, Schizophrenia)
-The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Adult, Classic, Contemporary, Depression)
-Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon (YA, Contemporary, SCID that affect her social life)
-Playing Tyler by T. L. Costa (YA, Contemporary, ADHD)

Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Oooh…I don't have any books like this but I do have All The Light We Cannot See. Do you think that would qualify? :)"

I would say... go ahead! I'm sure Marie's blindness affects her m..."

Okay, I'll do that one, then. ;)

I think I am going to read Forgive Me Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick for this one.

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "I think I am going to read Forgive Me Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick for this one."

What is it about?

Luke wrote: "Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "I think I am going to read Forgive Me Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick for this one."

What is it about?"

I'm pretty sure severe depression. It is about a boy who is planning to kill his former best friend and then himself. I don't know much more than that. Reviews are pretty scarce on the details! lol. It is on a list of YA novels with mental health issues, plus i've been meaning to read it fo rthe longest time. I adored Silver Linings Playbook!

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Luke wrote: "Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "I think I am going to read Forgive Me Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick for this one."

What is it about?"

I'm pretty sure sev..."

Okay. It sounds like it could be very good or very bad. I never read SLP but I saw the movie because I love Jennifer Lawrence (as you know!) and her and Bradley Cooper were amazing and VERY funny! :D

I've been wanting to read Everything, Everything so here's my chance! We were liars was so good, one of my favorites!

Ashley wrote: "I've been wanting to read Everything, Everything so here's my chance! We were liars was so good, one of my favorites!"
It was my friend's favourite book and I hated the beginning because I thought the whole 'rich family isnt really perfect' thing was cliché and I thought the ending was problematic, but I really enjoyed the middle, so I definitely have mixed thoughts.

*Facepalm* I completely forgot about the challenge. The only thing I've read this month is Harry Potter and Infernal Devices lol

Ashley wrote: "*Facepalm* I completely forgot about the challenge. The only thing I've read this month is Harry Potter and Infernal Devices lol"

Ah! Well I'm pretty sure TID deals with depression at some points, so you could totally count that ;)

Ashley wrote: "*Facepalm* I completely forgot about the challenge. The only thing I've read this month is Harry Potter and Infernal Devices lol"

Absolutely. TID could work. Depressions, psociopaths...etc. I don't want to give anything away! ;) Plus HP can fall under this in several aspects as well.

Remember that you do not have to follow the monthly schedule strictly. That was merely a way to keep myself organized for the giveaway. :D

Well, I read my book this month (plus another) and I really loved it! The Yellow Wall-Paper gets definite recommendations!

I just finished my January book! Forgive Me Leonard Peacock was so tragic and heartbreaking and woderful. I highly recommend for everyone! A must read.