A respectable job, Mary Jane's mother says. Shy, quiet, and bookish, she's glad when she lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor. In 1970s Baltimore, fourteen-year-old Mary Jane loves cooking with her mother, singing in her church choir, and enjoying her family's subscription to the Broadway Showtunes of the Month record club. 'The best book of the summer.' - InStyle 'I LOVED this novel.If you have ever sung along to a hit on the radio, in any decade, then you will devour Mary Jane at 45 rpm.' -Nick Hornby Almost Famous meets Daisy Jones & The Six in this 'delightful' (New York Times Book Review) novel about a fourteen-year-old girl's coming of age in 1970s Baltimore, caught between her straight-laced family and the progressive family she nannies for-who happen to be secretly hiding a famous rock star and his movie star wife for the summer. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.'The best book of the summer.' - InStyle 'I LOVED this novel.If you have ever sung along to a hit on the radio, in any decade, then you will devour Mary Jane at 45 rpm.' -Nick Hornby Almost Famous meets Daisy Jones & The Six in this 'delightful' (New York Times Book Review) novel about a fourteen-year-old girl's coming of age in 1970s Baltimore, caught between her straight-laced family and the progressive family she nannies for-who happen to be secretly hiding a famous rock star and his movie star wife for the summer. We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle's editorial team.

Below, 18 books to read before bed that will help you relax and unwind at the end of a long day.

If you have trouble falling asleep, reading can help you relax, but you probably want to look for a particular type of book - one that’s as calm as a cup of tea, and as soothing as a warm bath. Basically, you don’t want something that will make your heart beat faster, or a novel so gripping that you end up pulling an all-nighter just to get to the end (as we’ve all been guilty of doing). Suspenseful novels great, but if you read them before bed, they may keep you up all night - either because you’re too busy turning pages to count sheep, or because the climax leaves you with an adrenaline rush. Of course, even if thrillers are your go-to reading material, it’s best to avoid books that aren’t exactly relaxing. So, if you’re looking to catch up on some Z’s, pick up a few of these books to read before bed. Basically, reading makes you a better person - and it can also help you sleep. Studies show that cracking a book reduces stress, helps keep your memory sharp, and increases empathy. We already know that a little bit of reading can improve your health.

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