How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It) by Jessica McCabe

I have listened to a few ADHD books in the last year and DNFed a few as well. This one was even recommended to me by a therapist who mentioned that McCabe’s style is emotional and thoughtful. This was one of the most intersectional and considered of the books I’ve read so far. It was slightly more focussed on the emotional aspect and had a good empowering tone.

1.5-1.75x. May 20-26, 2025.

Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

My reading slump has caused me to read a lot more slowly. While I am not enjoying books as much recently, I am still appreciating how good they are. This was a debut novel which took the author seven years to write. It was about two unemployed potters in Syracuse who set up a play with Athenian prisoners of war. It was set during the Peloponnesian War which is not really covered in recent history. This was a novel about war, theatre, and being human. It was very well done. There were very few female characters, the protagonist was at times annoying, and the ending is rather sad. I can’t deny there was some really good writing here. It was a great debut because he really drew out the setting and characters.

May 21-30, 2025 on Kobo Clara BW.

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill with Christina Moore (Narrator)

I listened to about about 45% on audiobook. The narrator was fantastic. She really captured all the voices and personalities. As much as I wanted to listen to it, I found my attention really waning due the length and had to finish it quickly on my hardcopy. This was longer than most Middle Grade novels. It was well written and had lots of human and magical characters. A good recommendation for an advanced young reader. Recommend the audiobook as well.

1.5-1.75x. May 27-June 1, 2025.