It’s time once again for Connect Five Friday, hosted at Book Date by Kathryn – the meme where we share five book/reading things that connect in some way.
I am reading The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida for a book club read. Higashida has autism, was 13 when he wrote this book and gives us such an in-depth look at his experience with autism. I was surprised (and pleased) at the number of books that are written by autistic writers. Here are 5 books, some I’ve read and others I hope to read. (summaries from Goodreads)
The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test by Helen Hoang. Loved both of these romance novels.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. I’ve so enjoyed her series and have a new one to devour shortly.
Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World by Laura E. James. I haven’t read this one but looks to be an intriguing read.
“From early childhood, Laura James knew she was different, but it wasn’t until her mid-forties that she found out why. A successful journalist and mother to four children, she had spent her whole life feeling as if she were running a different operating system to those around her. This book charts a year in her life and offers a unique insight into the autistic mind and the journey from diagnosis to acceptance.”
Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde. Another one I haven’t read but plan to,
“Three friends, two love stories, one convention: this fun, feminist love letter to geek culture is all about fandom, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself.”
Beverley A Baird 
Great topic and really it has only been recently that we have become so more aware and books sure help educate us. I am drawn to Odd Girl Out.
I wish I had had some of these books when I was teaching. I had several students on the spectrum.
This is a great topic. I hadn’t known some of these were written by autistic authors either. I haven’t read any of these, but I have both of Helen Hoang’s books and Get a Life, Chloe Brown on my TBR. I hope you have a great weekend!
Thanks so much. Happy reading!