Another book from NPR’s Best YA Fiction of 2009 list.  Though classified as YA, Marcelo’s story rings true for adults as well.  Marcelo is a young man who falls close to Asperger’s on the autism spectrum and the story takes off when his father insists that Marcelo get a summer job at his law firm.  Marcelo suddenly finds himself navigating situations, questioning his beliefs, and reframing his own reality without the preparation or safety net of his old school.  I really enjoyed this book; Stork gives voice to Marcelo with compassion, truth, and grace.  If you enjoyed The Curious Incident of the Dog in Night Time, I would encourage you to read Marcelo in the Real World.  I can see why it was on NPR’s Best YA List for the year.