So why do night owls exist? There is no single universally accepted theory, but evolutionary biologists think that communities with more variation in chronotypes may have been more likely to survive. If not everyone needs to sleep at the same time, then some members of the tribe can stand guard and protect those who are resting. So, why exactly do we sleep? And why can’t we sleep sometimes? When author David K. Randall injured himself while sleepwalking, he was launched into the world of sleep studies and sleep science. This microhistory (microscience?) dives deep into the wee hours of the night, examining why and how we sleep.

Your child will learn about how owls communicate, how many species their are, and how many live in North America. This book is appropriate for kids ages five and up and is available in Kindle and hardcover formats. Pros and Cons of Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night by Mark Wilson Pros These preferences have a huge influence on health and wellbeing. Experiments show that teens with later school start times achieve better grades, while adults tend to be healthier and more productive when they are allowed to sleep when they want and to work flexibly. When you can’t sleep, a quiet activity might be just the thing to help you get ready to rest. Try keeping an adult coloring book like this one next to your bed with some colored pencils. There are thousands to choose from, but I like this narrative one by Daria Song because it’s so dreamy. It follows the story of a little girl who is woken in the middle of the night to go on an adventure with a magical train conductor. My favorite little detail? She is wearing an eye mask as a headband for part of the story.

I know why many people like this book, I really do. It's the same reason I kept wanting to bump my rating up as I was reading. The Anatomical Shape of a Heart (or Night Owls in the UK edition and, in my opinion, as it should have been called everywhere) is an extremely diverse book in all senses, it has a very sex-positive message and portrays sex in an open and honest way.

It’s been a while since I read a young adult romance. I actually don’t read many young adult stories anymore, but I’m a huge fan of Jenn Bennett so I knew I had to read The Anatomical Shape of a Heart. Ms. Bennett nails the ups and downs of youth and real life, mixing it with humor and charm making her story utterly captivating. She captured the thrill and headiness of first love perfectly, which, of course, was my favorite part! A popular home design blogger I follow talks about what she calls “clutterbody.” It’s what she calls the feeling she gets when she is so overwhelmed by the clutter in her house that her skin starts to crawl and she goes into a panic and mustget rid of some of her stuff. Marie Kondo’s book is the anecdote to clutterbody. She teaches her readers to remove clutter from their lives so they’re surrounded only by objects that make the reader feel calm and have joy, and her calm prose makes her a perfect read for late nights. Just be careful you don’t start cleaning out your cabinets at 2am! I'm glad for the frank discussions about sex and the message that you are not defined by how many people you've slept with: Wow. Gorgeous cover. Stunning story. Incredible writing. This isn't your average YA Contemporary Romance. I admit that Jenn Bennett is a name that I haven't heard of when it comes to YA. But after reading this novel, her name is one I'll never forget and and I'll forever stalk. While morning larks equally benefit from being allowed to arrive at work early and leave early, Kring feels that the battle is hardest for night owls, who experience more stigma. Many night owls say they receive sarcastic comments from colleagues about being lazy when they arrive at work later, even when they stay late to compensate.Jesse Doogan writes about food, faith, books, and DIY projects, and sometimes even puts these things on her blog. She works in publishing and lives near Chicago with her cat. She tweets about all these things at @jadoogan. But this isn’t always well understood. Jessica Batchelor is a medical writer who feels most productive at 11pm in the evening. “I can’t tell anyone when I went to sleep, woke up, showered, ate a meal, or took a nap without being judged,” she says. “I struggle with feelings of guilt and shame. Un calor extraño surgió dentro de mi pecho y se extendió sobre mi piel. No sabía lo que estaba pasando entre nosotros, pero honestamente no me habría sorprendido si el Owl hubiera estallado en llamas, saliera de la carretera y explotara. Un infierno de fuego. Jane Griffiths, Senior Commissioning Editor said 'Night Owls has cast a spell over the whole Simon & Schuster Children's team. It's totally unique, unforgettably poignant, and we couldn't be more excited to be publishing it.' But, sadly, these are not enough on their own. It's great that we're starting to see more YA books promoting healthy attitudes towards sex. I'm just still waiting for some really good ones.

When I can’t sleep, I always reach for an audiobook or a podcast. The narrative is usually enough to stop my mind from spinning so I can rest. I chose this audiobook because not only does it incorporate some wonderful classical music, but it’s narrated by Jim Dale. Jim Dale is probably most famous as the narrator for the American version of the Harry Potter series, but this short fable won’t tempt you to stay up for hours listening. His sonorous voice is especially comforting, and he’s the perfect person to read a bedtime story. So if all the scientific evidence supports the idea of flexible schedules aligned with our individual sleeping patterns, why aren’t we there yet? Employers have long been hesitant to allow their employees to work flexibly and remotely, though this attitude has been undermined by the sudden shift to online working that the coronavirus pandemic has required. Jenn Bennett is a new to me author, even though she’s not by any means a new author. This is her first YA title and I’m so, so happy she’s jumped in this genre. This non-fiction picture book covers owls’ habitats, birth and development, threats and predators, and diet.

The Enigma of the Owl is one of the few very detailed yet captivating books on owls. Mike Unwin wrote the book with unique photographs by David Tipling. Mike Unwin has studied the birds for years and describes the behavior, breeding patterns, diet, and cultural superstitions of various owl species. Artsy, cool and everything you want a San Francisco adventure to be. Get ready to be swept away.” Maximum Pop You’ve probably heard the phrase “wise old owl” quite often in movies, TV shows, and books. While they might not be the brightest of birds, they sure are majestic birds, and can fly as fast as 40 miles per hour! A strange heat sparked inside my chest and spread over my skin.—I didn’t know what was happening between us, but I honestly wouldn’t have been surprised if the Owl had burst into flames, veered off the road, and exploded in a fiery inferno. The Barn Owls tells the story of a group of owls who call an abandoned barn their home and how they survive and thrive there. Owls