Ole's Oasis: New Books

Non-Fiction 

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt

From the publisher: Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this “great rewiring of childhood” has interfered with children’s social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism.

Location: Ole's Oasis

Call number: HQ 792 .U5 H23 2004

Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day by Kate Bowler

From the publisher: Kate Bowler believes that the cultural pressure to be cheerful and optimistic at all times has taken a toll on our faith. She encourages us to develop our capacity to feel the breadth of our experiences. The better we are at identifying our highs and lows, the more resilient we become.

Location: Ole's Oasis

Call number: BV 4598.4 .B68 2024

Ole's Oasis: Fiction

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

From the publisher: An exquisitely moving story about grief, love, and family—but especially love—from the global phenomenon Sally Rooney.

Location: Ole's Oasis

Call number:  PR 6118 .O59 I58 2024

Margo's Got Money Troubles

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who’s struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her.

Location: Ole's Oasis

Call number: PS 3620 .H787 M37 2024