An intimate first-person non-fiction narrative from a young man who discovered he was going completely deaf just as he’d fallen in love for the first time. In an attempt to cope, he began building a personal soundtrack of the songs most important to him, attempting to commit every sound to memory before losing his hearing completely. Full of references to recognizable songs, Soundtrack of Silence is an involving memoir of loss, disability, and love. What songs would you pick?

This book follows Charlie, a shy, introspective high school freshman, as he navigates the complexities of adolescence. Through a series of letters written to an anonymous friend, he reveals his struggles with trauma, mental health, friendships, and love. Music serves as a means of emotional expression and connection for Charlie and his friends, from the mixtapes they share to the songs that mark pivotal moments in his life; through music, Charlie begins to understand himself and his place in the world.