Neurodiversity

[close] This is a group to track our books and continue the discussion after meetings

[close] Melanated Magic will feature an abundance of authors with melanated magic. Books will be a broad mixture of fiction and non fiction, YA, children's books, personal development and everything in between...… Please see the 'to read' bookshelf for the books that will be featured. The plan is to read (or listen to) a book every two months then share thoughts, feelings and topics and explore a few different methods of connection and engagement e.g. google hangouts, surveys nothing to onerous or homework like. There will also be at lease three annual meet ups scheduled in the Greater Manchester area and some trips to literary events further afield, but members can be based anywhere. Feel free to suggest any books. The meetups will be aimed at supporting independent businesses.

[close] Inspired by the podcast community, books help neurodiverse individuals understand themselves better, accept their uniqueness, and maximize their superpower. This includes books specifically for the spectrum of neurodiverse issues (ADHD, autism, down syndrome, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, Tourette's, dyspraxia, synesthesia, dyscalculia, epilepsy, and any other chronic mental health illnesses). And any other books that help friends/family connect/support their neurodiverse loved ones.

[close] Welcome to the Neurospicy Book Nook: a laid-back space for readers who love to talk about books without the pressure of reading on a schedule. This group is especially for those of us with AuDHD brains (autism + ADHD), or anyone who: • Reads in hyperfixation bursts • Struggles to finish books “on time” • Hates assigned reading but loves screaming about characters at 3am No book-of-the-month, no guilt, no obligations. Just come in, post what you’re reading or loving, and connect with others doing the same. 💬 Talk about: • Romantasy, dark fantasy, cozy fantasy, adventure YA • Neurodivergent characters / representation • Hot morally grey love interests and chaotic heroines • Or anything else you’re into right now 📖 TLDR: We don’t all read at the same pace. That’s okay. Let’s talk books anyway.