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Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll Digest & Review. This is a tale of Ani, a girl who had it all- good looks, money and a perfect boyfriend with a wedding just a few days away. This is a book about a girl who was living a lie. Ani's past keeps her strictly enclosed in a cage she has built for herself. When she decides to take part in a documentary on the horrific event which changed her life forever, will it finally bring her peace? What lengths...
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Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson Digest & Review. Who do you trust? As Christine closes her eyes, she knows that all the memories she has collected today will vanish when she falls asleep. When she awakes tomorrow, she will have no recollections of today. It is the same every day; there is so much she does not remember— that she is married, how old she is, or even how she got to where she is. She believes she is still in her early twenties; she...
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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Digest & Review. With this digest, you'll enjoy: • Digest of the groundbreaking novel Me Before You • Review of the book and author • The reception of the book and reader's reactions • Stories beyond the digest • And More! NOTE: This is NOT a summary nor the original book but a worry-free solution without the spoilers and surprises. What others are saying:"Very concise and helpful for our Book Club." "It is full...
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10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse by JJ Smith Digest & Review. Are you tired of looking bulky all the time? Are you getting frustrated by useless dieting routines and not seeing any positive weight-loss results? Do you feel tired most of the time? Well then, get ready to look slimmer, and sexier, and to feel healthier by following J.J. Smith's The New York Times bestselling 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. It will jump-start your weight loss, increase your...
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Memory Man by David Baldacci Digest & Review David Baldacci returns with an intriguing book about Amos Decker, a man blessed with a perfect memory. He works as a detective but his life takes a sudden U-turn when he returns home one night to find his wife, daughter, and brother-in-law brutally murdered. Grieving, Amos leaves his job and becomes a loner until one day, over a year after the fatal incident, a man turns himself in for the murder of his...
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The Fast Metabolism Diet by Haylie Pomroy Digest & Review.
The Fast Metabolism Diet is the in General Women's Health. Through her book, the celebrity nutritionist, Haylie Pomroy, gives away her secrets; helping thousands of readers accelerate their metabolism and drop weight. Primarily, the Fast Metabolism Diet practices combining whole foods in different combinations to "keep your metabolism guessing," making it work faster and harder. Haylie Pomroy...
7) One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future By Ben Carson M.D. and Candy Carson | Dig
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One Nation by Ben Carson M.D. and Candy Carson Digest & Review. One Nation was written so that Carson could express his views and opinions on the state of the country and the things that he feels would get America back on the right track. Filled with ideas as simple as everyone getting along with each other and working together towards one common goal, regardless of political affiliation. Everyone working together can do exponentially more than one...
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The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • A digest of the The Invention of Wings • Content for your book club or other group event. • Stories beyond the digest and tidbits you may not know • The book's impact and its important to read • And more!
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The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant Digest & Review Activists fought for an end to child labor. Women secretly shared pamphlets about contraceptives. At the height of prohibition, patrons at certain cafes drank whiskey from teapots. Born in 1900, Addie Baum formed an identity separate from her traditional upbringing during a time of worldwide change. Now, at age eighty-five, Addie tells her granddaughter about her life and the times in which she lived,...
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Last One Home by Debbie Macomber Digest & Review. Last One Home is a novel written by Debbie Macomber. The central plot of the book is about a woman who discovers the bravery needed to finally let go of her past and turn her attention to herself and her daughter after she leaves a bad marriage. It does not focus on the violence and heartache of the situation, but instead shows that with the help and love of friends and family, a single mother can...
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The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg Digest & Review. The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion is a novel about two women who are forced to step back, take a look at their lives, and ultimately question who they are and what they are doing. Sookie Crackenberry has grown up with an overbearing and challenging mother, Lenore Simmons Crackenberry. Then one day, Sookie accidentally stumbles upon a scandalous family secret that...
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The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell Digest & Review. Colin and Lorelei Bird have the perfect little house with perfect children. They eat home-cooked meals together every day, and their house is filled with laughter and happy memories. However, something happens that suddenly turns their house upside down, resulting in the family growing so far apart that they almost forget they were ever a family. The House We Grew Up In tells the story of what...
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When Junior Whitshank built the house, he fell in love with it. After months on the construction site, thanks to a little bit of luck and trickery, he was finally able to buy it and make it a home for him and his family - fulfilling a long-time dream. Years went by and Junior and his wife grew old, the house becoming the life of their son, Redcliffe, who is now 70 years old. Together with his wife, Abby, they start to notice the toll that their age...
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A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson Digest & Review.
A God in Ruins is the companion novel to Life after Life, both written by Kate Atkinson. Life after Life tapped into what life would be like with infinite chances to live and how choices affect those chances. A God in Ruins tells the story of Teddy Todd-husband, father, and war hero-as he tries to adjust to life after the war. He never expected to survive the war, so he is essentially facing a future...
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Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • Digest of the book Orange is the New Black • Reviews of the book and author • The reception of the book and reader's reactions • Stories beyond the digest • And more!
Disclaimer: This digest is an unofficial reader's guide to aide informed decisions, enhancing appreciation of the book. This is NOT a summary and does not contain any text...
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • Digest of the book The Invention of Wings • Reviews of the book and author • The reception of the book and reader's reactions • Stories beyond the digest • And more!
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Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Digest & Review Celeste, Jane, and Madeline believed they were ready for kindergarten orientation until their worlds were turned upside down. Yelling and screaming children were the least of their worries when a dead body showed up at orientation. The novel Big Little Lies, written by Liane Moriarty, will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager to turn the page to see what happens next. Three women, each with a secret...
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The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel Digest & Review With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • A digest of the The Astronaut Wives Club • Content for your book club or other group event. • Stories beyond the digest and tidbits you may not know • The book's impact and its important to read • And more!
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Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Digest & Review. Go Set a Watchman is the sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird (although it was actually written first). It centers around twenty-something Jean Louise "Scout" Finch leaving New York City and coming back home to Maycomb, Alabama, to visit her father and other friends and family. Her return home brings back turbulent issues from her childhood regarding politics and racial tension, and it brings some shocking...
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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Digest & Review. With this digest, you'll enjoy: • A book digest • Reviews of the book and author • The reception of the book and reader's reactions • Content for your book club or literary events • Stories beyond the digest • And more! NOTE: This is NOT a summary and does not contain text of the original book.