The Neurodiverse Bookclub

Here you’ll find a selection of books I’ve read and loved, each helping me explore and better understand the fascinating quirks of neurodiversity.

I always hated reading—until Roald Dahl and Nancy Drew landed in my hands. Then I went down the rabbit hole, but only with very specific books and stories.

Looking back, I can see now that the books that led me to love reading had a certain type of print and line spacing. Those copies were easier on my eyes, making it much more pleasant to stay up late and read.

Over the years, I’ve had a few “deep-dive” books where I lost myself for weeks, completely absorbed in the story. Even now, I hate starting a series if I can’t read all the parts. I almost wait for the whole series to be available before I take the risk of starting the first book.

Reason 1: Out of sight, out of mind.
Reason 2: I dislike rereading most books. I don’t enjoy my brain’s “inner narrator” repeating parts from the end of the story while I’m trying to focus on the current chapter.

Another big lesson from my reading journey: my Kindle was one of my best purchases—especially after installing the dyslexic-friendly font. Now I read much more often. I can carry countless books with me and jump between them depending on my mood or interest.

In the past few weeks, I’ve been reading a mix of light, messy love stories, educational books, and the Reacher series. I know, a weird combination—but it’s been relaxing, and it makes me forget that I’m lying in a cold bath as two hours disappear into the pages. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the smell of physical books and often end up buying hardcovers in addition to my Kindle versions.

So, before I ramble on, here are a few of my favorites when it comes to neurodiversity, learning, and brain comfort.