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4/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 #sophiekinsells

Stopped to admire these flowers while listening to tagged #audiobook

YA story about a teenager recovering from depression and acute anxiety in the aftermath of a campaign of bullying by girls at her school. An enjoyable quick read, although I found the controlling mother extremely irritating.

I read it because of the wonderful, realistic, and hilarious depiction of the modern household. With the overwhelming fear of the control of video games, the grounding, and the lack of parent date nights, this book reflects parenting 2000 children so well. This book is what I read when I'm homesick and need a reminder of my family. It will forever hold a place on my bookshelf and in my heart.

This book has become my comfort book throughout the years, and no it is not because I share the same name has the protagonist or the same facial features. The story discusses mental health in a simple way for the reader and gives a nice insight into the truth behind living with an anxiety disorder. Yes, there is a cute romance between our protagonist and a realistic love prospect but that isn't why I read this book every few months.

10/24
I recommend Finding Audrey for many reasons. First, the language used is understandable for people near my age. It's not overly descriptive, but also not too simple. I feel like 14-year-old Audrey would write it exactly like how Kinsella did. Secondly, you can relate to the characters and their lifestyles. For example, Frank (Audrey's brother) and his addiction to gaming. It could also be going to Starbucks, a recurring event in this book. +

10/13-10/16
The story would change in terms of place because even though there can be people with anxiety all across the world, in some places, professional help isn't available or affordable. Other factors such as the current state of the place, or any government issues in that place, could affect the story events, as well. If time changed, anxiety would be looked down upon from those who don't have it. It's ableism. We still see it today.

Audrey had some kind of traumatic experience at school (it‘s never explained, which I like) and suffers from severe anxiety that has upended her family‘s life. When her brother invites a friend over to play a video game, Audrey finds herself interested in a new person, but nervous about his reaction. When Linus is kind and patient, Audrey finds the courage to inch out of her safe habitat.

I like the way the author describes how anxiety feels.

Hmm. I think I‘d rate it as a So-So. I didn‘t dislike it, but it wasn‘t one I‘d highly recommend either. This was my #bookspin for October @TheAromaofBooks 🧡

Sometimes you just need a light hearted Kinsella book 😊 Really enjoyed this one.

I was completely and totally spoiled by @ElizaMarie for the #llfs #litsylovefallswap
Eliza, thank you so much for the thoughtful gifts. I love that you included local Vermont items and the books you picked were perfect. You blew me away with your thoughtfulness! I can‘t wait to enjoy all the books and goodies! @Bookgoil

Young adult fiction, romance, comedy
10/01-10/02
I've always wanted to read a book that was light-hearted, or comedy based. The books I've read before usually had serious tones or themes, so I wanted to start off the year with something different. In this book, the main character, Audrey, suffers from an anxiety disorder. The mention of anxiety interested me, even though I don't know much about it. I'm hoping to learn more about it in this book.

So, I looked for a nice Sophie Kinsella book to read while decompressing from A Little Life! This was typical of her books but also different. It has Kinsella‘s great dialog and humor, it has some of the darkest stories I‘ve ever seen by this author. Something happened to Audrey that has caused her to become agoraphobic and she always wears dark glasses. Can‘t be around most people. But...things improve.

Sophie Kinsella for the YA crowd. It was fine. I've read much more engaging YA, but I'm not the target audience, so who cares what I think? Worth a try. . . .

Book Started: 11/5/19
Book Completed:11/13/19
Audrey is a girl who is suffering from a slight mental illness from an accident that happened in school. She got traumatized by the accident and is now homeschooled. Fortunately, she met Linus who is a boy who got her to be more courageous by doing crazy challenges, to help her to be cured. In her journey about her illness she made a documentary called,“My serene and loving family“.

My current read. Has anyone else read this one yet?

It's an honest look at the life of a teenage girl suffering from severe anxiety. I loved Audrey's crazy family, who fight all the time but love each other all the same. I'm glad this book does not show audrey having miraculous recovery at the end, in fact shows how its often a one step forward and two step back process. The fact that what actually happened to Audrey is not revealed makes me a lil bit mad tho. Also, we all need a friend like Linus.

Started this today. I related to Nina Hill when I read it but I think I relate to Audrey more! Curious to see how this ends😬

This book was really good. Audrey's a pretty realistic, relatable character. The book deals with depression, anxiety, and bullying.

Enjoyed this little YA comedy about a family healing. Glad I finished it, bc not even #hufflepup is getting me away from Stranger Things this 4th. 😂💕

A cute but not too light book about a teen with severe anxiety and her journey to get better. There were some good discussions amongst the different characters about her disorder that hopefully sheds light on the subject. I was interested in this because my oldest daughter suffers from severe anxiety as well. #LLB19 #fromyourownlitsytbr

Audrey is struggling with an anxiety disorder caused by bullying at school. We see her road to recovery through her eyes as her family tries to support her. Much of the story focuses on her brother Frank and his fights with his mom regarding his addiction to gaming. The plot feels as though it is leading to a big reveal about what happened, but we never get there. The structure threw me a bit because of that, but the rest of the story worked well.

I couldn‘t put this down today and am up way past my bedtime probably driving my husband crazy with the light on 😂. This was such a great look at anxiety and what it is like to have this crippling depression and disease that haunts you when you just want to be normal. This was funny and strong and so well written. I recommend this one 💯❤️❤️

I enjoyed this book. Love Kinsella's writing. Definitely recommend...

This was a fast, cute read. Definitely YA, but I appreciated the discussion of medication for mental health and the need to stick with it!

#HeatOfJuly Day 28: Occasional feelings of #SheAintWorthIt as Audrey is diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder. As Fats noted: “We aren‘t told exactly how it happened, only that it was triggered by something that happened in school, and ever since then she has stayed home and found comfort in her dark den.” Fats and Iphigene do a “conversational review” of this lovely book here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-a63

Library reading, already a chapter in & all I can say is bitch is crazy..

#ReadingResolutions • May 16|Current Book Quote • I really enjoyed this book today, especially the audio narration!

My local used bookstore had a 50% off sale for their 45th anniversary! My book collection has increased by 26. The tagged book is the find I was most excited about 😁 #bookhaul @NicoleElizabeth

This is a great book! I wish we knew what happened to Audrey, but the book is about how Audrey gets better. I love Audrey's family and how they love each other even when they are upset with each other. There is humor and touching moments. I read this as my last teen book for the SWON Teen Reading challenge.

There is something so disconnected in the story that the book became really hard to complete. The way the events folded in the story were unrealistic. The problem portrayed was genuine but the solution was again unrealistic.

There are so many things I have to do right now, but I felt like some light reading would help with the stress. I got this one as a clearance ebook, but I was excited about it since Sophie Kinsella is my go-to for light, fun reading.

First YA book of the year. #readersadvisory #yafiction #recommendations #booklover #bibliophile #blogger #bookoftheday #bookworm #bookclub #bookshelf #bookstagram #cozy #rosé #wine #favorites #ilovemyjob #instadaily #lately #librariesofinstagram #newbook #relaxation #somanybookssolittletime #relaxation #readmore ##whatareyoureading #thingswelove

My first fiction book of 2018.... 4 days in and I‘m slacking 🙃 all whilst my lb sits beside me watching grown adults playing Lego on YouTube 🙄

Purposefully setting my 2018 goals low because #yearofthechunkster

Sorry. Not sorry.

I love the start of the new year and the chance to do better. Here's to 2018 friends. Hopefully 30 is my best year yet. 😉

First book of 2018 finished and it was adorable.

Sunday.

The bf is shoveling the snow while I eat cookies with my coffee and make breakfast bowls. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

I selected this book because it is about a young lady who suffers from Severe Anxiety which I can relate to all too well. It consumes my life but I am happy I have a great support system to help me take baby steps to overcome my anxiety attacks!

"And yes, I appreciate most people would not equate low-level Starbucks chatter to a rock concert. All I will say is: Try living inside my brain for a bit."

I just can't put this down ❤️😎 #sophiekinsella #findingaudrey #books #readingbooks #reading #booksarelife #bookaddict #blog #AmReading #bibliophile #booklover #GoodReads #bookworld

Finished this last night because I woke up at 3am with wicked heartburn. 🙄 I'm not that upset over the lost sleep though, because I have so enjoyed this book. The characters made me laugh out loud, time and time again. I love Sophie Kinsella. I have enjoyed every single one of her books.

Tonight's audiobook. 🎧

O M G!!! What an awesome book this was!!! Unfortunately I finished it earlier today so now I am a book short for my trip lol!!! #happyreading