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Family Of Liars
by E. Lockhart
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I had to read this after reading we were liars and felt like it was okay. I thought it followed the same type of trajectory and had many parallels to we were liars, just with the previous generation of Sinclairs. I think I liked Carrie’s POV better than the narration of we were liars, although both characters had their flaws and issues.

Robert Ludlum's (tm) The Bourne Vendetta
by Brian Freeman
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Typical Bourne adventure. Constant action across the globe

Guess Again (ARC from Kensington)
by Charlie Donlea
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Goodreads review - Thank you to Charlie Donlea, Between the Chapters Book Club and Kensington Publishers for an ARC of Guess Again. I don't give away spoilers in my reviews. I am a HUGE fan of Charlie Donlea's because he writes a mystery unlike any other author I've come across. I've read everything he's written. Thankfully I don't retain books well so I can always go back and reread in a couple of years. Guess Again has many characters in a Wisconsin setting. Ethan Hall is an ER doctor after he resigned as a detective who had a 100% solve rate for the crimes he investigated. He's contacted by Pete Kramer, his old partner to help solve a cold case involving a teen who vanished. That teen, Callie Jones, is the now governor Mark Jones' daughter. Ethan agrees to take a look at the case in his spare time. Ethan discovers details about the case that didn't come to light during the initial investigation. Ethan is also a victim of crime - his father was a police officer who was murdered. There are so many details and characters that I always wonder how it will all come together - especially as more details continue thoroughout the storyline. But, Mr. Donlea always brings everything all together in the ending. I also sincerely appreciate that he explains all the details in the ending so there aren't any confusing loose ends. Again - as with all of Mr. Donlea's books, I was NOT able to figure out whodunit. That's also why I enjoy his books so much. I don't want to give away the ending but I will say that I gasped twice at things revealed. Best ending yet.

One Golden Summer
by Carley Fortune
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Another spectacular summer read from Carley Fortune! I loved Alice and Charlie’s dynamic relationship. This wasn’t just a cute love story, there was life and issues that tried to stand in their way and made me love them each even more!

The Golden Frog Games (witchlings 2)
by Claribel A. Ortega
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Just wish that she had made it a bit more emotional.

Wings Of Fire: A Guide To The Dragon World
by Tui T. Sutherland
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I really liked reading about other characters and this book unlocked so much lore but I did kinda miss the protagonists but I liked that there were appearances from starflight and snowfall who are both protagonists and they did mention winter too

Finders Keepers
by Brett Battles. Stuart Woods
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Stone and Dino live charmed lives with an adventure thrown in. We should all be so lucky

Drive
by Daniel H. Pink
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In Drive, Daniel H. Pink explores what truly motivates people, not just in the workplace, but in life. He argues that the traditional system of rewards and punishments—what he calls “carrots and sticks”—is outdated and often ineffective, especially for modern, creative, or cognitive tasks. Instead, Pink reveals that human motivation is driven by three key elements: 1. Autonomy – the desire to direct our own lives, 2. Mastery – the urge to get better at something that matters, 3. Purpose – the yearning to do work that has meaning and contributes to something larger than ourselves. He draws on decades of research in psychology and behavioral science to show that while external rewards can work for simple, mechanical tasks, they can actually reduce motivation and creativity when it comes to deeper, more thoughtful work. He calls for a shift in how we think about work, education, and management—moving away from control and toward trust, engagement, and internal drive. When people are given space to grow and a reason to care, they don’t need to be pushed—they’re already motivated to move forward.

Intermezzo
by Sally Rooney
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This is a story of two brothers, Ivan and Perter, who are 10 years apart in age. They have very different personalities and when their father died, the brothers' drifted apart into separate lives with unresolved conflicts. Dysfunctional family, but compelling writing and great character development. It is not for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The Ladies Road Guide To Utter Ruin
by Alison Goodman
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This is the first in the series that I read. Usually, I like to read from the beginning, but I was able to enjoy this immensely. I love period books with characters who are feminist and this author described these two sisters well - strong, supporting each other, and not married! Wow! They go around helping others. We need more books like this.
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