Recs if you like Strong Female Character...

books to help understand a new autism or ADHD diagnosis (or both!)

this list is a combination of both fiction and non-fiction books, with real world memoirs and guides written by medical professionals or neurodivergent authors! open to suggestions

audiobooks where the narrator is the author! any book goes, no matter the genre. there may be multiple versions of the audiobook, but at least one version has the author as narrator. please suggest more in the comments!

books written by disabled authors

Fiction and nonfiction that question patriarchy, critique power, and imagine new futures for anyone tired of individualistic feminism. From ghosts to economics, magic to memoirs, these books challenge everything, and make you think, feel, and maybe even rage a little.

I'm not interested in adding every book by every contestant, but I am going to add the ones I am personally most interested in.

a list of non fiction books about a wide variety of topics that are actually a great reading experience, even if sometimes tough to read because of the subject it covers (in other words, you may get angry, you may be in awe, but you'll definitely learn something)

Collection of fiction, non fiction, self help, memoirs written by autistics. For lifestyle changes and neuroaffirming perspectives.

Non-fiction for Neurodiversity

Books written by Scottish authors/set in Scotland

I usually despise autobiographical content sprinkled through nonfiction books – that is, unless I don't

Everyone has a story, and some people get to tell them in a memoir.

Books of various genres that make you feel "oooof" but also "we'll work out a way to get through, even if its not perfect"

masterlist of recommendations from booktuber allison paiges, THE cozy booktuber 💐 (list in progress; will be slowly adding as i rewatch their videos)

Books with diverse representations of neurodiversity across genres, because we exist in diverse forms with diverse passions and interests! Books are included based on both author verification & reader reports of neurodivergent-coding. This list uses an inclusive definition of neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD/ADD, OCD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, synesthesia, tourettes, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Williams Syndrome & Down Syndrome. Open to recommendations!

Books Lexi specifically recommends; not an exhaustive list of all the books she's featured on her channel included anything she rated 4 stars and over only the first book in a series

Memoirs open and share the life of extraordinary people with us all. It's a privilege to read and know someone's story. Here are a few amazing, memorable memoirs.