A Monster Calls, Patrick Ness. An unforgettable book and winner of multiple awards. Conor O'Malley's nightmare monster shows up night after night, at 12:07, just as his mother starts her unsuccessful treatments for cancer. Through a series of stories that the monster tells Conor, he is seeking for him to identify his own truth, which Conor is loathe to speak. Ness has written a beautiful story on behalf of Siobhan Dowd, herself an author, that lost her life too soon. It is about life and death, forgiveness and acceptance, love and anger, holding on and letting go. A lovely book to offer anyone struggling with a loss, or learning how to accept the unacceptable. I highly recommend this book, even if you read it only for yourself.