Celia recommends "My Year of Rest and Relaxation"

This is an odd and captivating book. The unnamed main character of My Year of Rest and Relaxation decides to spend a year in a drug-induced hibernation. She finds a psychiatrist who’s irresponsible with the prescription pad and sets about collecting a supply of mostly made up medications to keep her sleeping as long as possible. The plot, though necessarily slow paced due to the subdued nature of the narrator, is enriched with flashbacks of the strange and complex characters who have influenced her life and led to her making this decision. At times funny, at times dark, and overall filled with plenty of surprising moments, this book is an experience you won’t forget.

Recommended for adults.