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An interesting perspective from a quirky paranoid and neurodivergent character, but I didn't like the pacing. It felt like nothing was happening for much of the book and then suddenly there are loads of revelations.

#52bookclub25 (Author‘s last name is also a first name)

I didn't have much of an idea or expectations going into this, and I am so fond of this book!! It is just quirky enough - Eid who is terrified of bald men and uses space facts and true crime podcasts to self soothe has a new neighbor and a new work colleague who are bald. I thought this was both charming and really honed in on that idea of White women listening to too much true crime and how it can rot your brain!
Really enjoyed this!

I noticed piles of differing opinions on this one and was curious what my thoughts would be. Turns out, I rather loved Enid and the world she was trying to navigate deliberately wearing the facade of a ‘normal‘ person while finding out at 26 she may be on the spectrum. I was pulled into her relationship with her mother - each doing their best to support each other while each moved through their own inner demons.

Back to my #botm and this time I'm reading Interesting Facts About Space.

4.5 Stars • "Interesting Facts about Space" by Emily R. Austin is a novel that follows the life of Enid, a space-obsessed woman who works as an information architect at the Space Agency and has a penchant for true crime podcasts. Enid is dealing with a range of personal issues, including a complicated relationship with her mother, who suffers from severe bouts of depression, and a fear of bald men. ⬇️

4✨ Funny middle grade story about 4 kids with different phobias. They or their families sign them up for an academy that works on helping overcome their fears. I really like stories that have diverse characters that come together. Really sweet and funny with a touch of familiar predictability.

This was a wild and wacky read. I often laughed out loud, I cringed, and at times felt like my heart and Enid's heart were one... well, certainly our minds. I'm pleased with the protagonist's closure on some matters, but I was shocked when I turned the last page to the acknowledgments. It was abrupt.

I love the voice of Enid, a neurodivergent lesbian obsessed with true crime podcasts. She struggles with anxiety and phobias. She worries about her mother‘s mental health issues and checks in on her often. Enid has a huge heart and a wry sense of humour and she could really use some psychotherapy. A funny, touching novel. #LGBTQ #CanadianAuthor

We are going to watch a scary movie. I felt like watching something frightening so I could exert power over it. I want to eat popcorn while I watch it and laugh while it tries to scare me.

Cheddar cheese fudge?
Who thinks it sounds good?

Think it or any food that glows in the dark make my list of fears.