book report / 17 This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski's strong suit until she stumbles upon a warehouse party. There she meets Vicky, a girl in a band who accepts her; Char, a cute, yet mysterious disc jockey; Pippa, a carefree spirit from England; and most im- portantly, a love for DJing. This powerful young adult coming of age novel is an exuberant story about identity, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together. My Stroke of Insight: a Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor Jill Bolte Taylor, a 37-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. For Taylor, her stroke was a blessing and a revelation. Her book provides a valu- able recovery guide for those touched by brain injury and an inspiring testimony that inner peace is acces- sible to anyone. Another Good Dog: One Family and Fifty Foster Dogs by Cara Sue Achterberg A warm and entertaining memoir about a woman who tries to fill the impending void of an empty nest and ends up fostering fifty dogs in less than two years. The stories of these remarkable dogs and the joy they bring to Cara and her family (along with a few chewed sofa cushions) fill the pages of this touching and inspiring new book that reveals the wonderful rewards of fostering. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou The true inside story documenting the elaborate scams, corporate intrigue, magazine cover stories, ruined family relationships, and the demise of Ther- anos, a Silicon Valley startup once valued at nearly $10 billion. What is Climate Change? by Gail Herman The earth is definitely getting warmer. But who or what is the cause? The author presents both sides of the debate in this fact-based, fair-minded, and well-researched book that looks at the subject from many perspectives, including scientific, social, and political. Take a deep dive into Matters Magazine's story topics with these reads Book Report 51 Baker Street | Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-1622 | maplewoodlibrary.org WHEN BUYING, OR SELLING A HOME, WHO YOU CHOOSE MATTERS Whether it’s finding your next home, or deciding to sell your current one,it all begins with selecting the right person to listen,and understand your desires,guide you through the process,and be your #1 advocate.  Let me,with my 10 years’experience, be that person for you.Together we will work towards achieving your goals. CHOOSE STACIE LEVY! CALL ME TODAY AT 917-686-3821 Stacie Levy 917-686-3821 SLevyRealtor@gmail.com 181 Maplewood Avenue Maplewood NJ 07040 each office independently owned and operated Scheduled Maintenance Tune-Ups Check Brakes Check Suspension & Alignment Check Tires NOW Doing NJ State Inspections! YOUR Family’s Safety is Important to Us. Leave the Job in Our Hands. 2058 Millburn Avenue Maplewood (973) 762-9788 Serving the Maplewood Area since 1987 We stay on top of the latest technology in servicing and repairing your vehicle. Foreign and Domestic Cars - Complete Service