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Reading Roundup: March 2019

Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright I've never been particularly interested in Scientology, but I've heard good things about this book for years and I like Wright's writing. He excels at creating coherent narrative through a long period of time and across many different characters. Although not a quick or easy read, this was a fascinating book and I will be thinking about it for a long time. Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson This is the last book in Atkinson's mystery series, but I'm happy to hear that there is another one coming out this summer. Jackson Brodie and his crazy antics have grown on me, and while this wasn't my favorite in the series, it was a fun read. Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Lisa Damour Damour's book Untangled was one of my favorites from last year. This book was a great follow-up that talks more specifically about stress and