“I’m reading ‘Yerba Buena’ by Nina LaCour because it is beautiful writing, rich characters with complicated and very real lives, plus it’s so lovely to read and makes me happy.” – LISA JAHN-CLOUGH, Portland

Mainers, please email to tell us about the book on your bedside table right now. In a paragraph or two, describe the book and be sure to tell us what drew you to it. We want to hear what you are reading and why. Send your selection to pgrodinsky@pressherald.com, and we may use it as a future Bedside Table.