It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover is a romance novel published in 2022.

This book is a sequel to It Ends with Us and picks up right where the first book left off. The story centers around Lily Bloom and her former love, Atlas Corrigan, as they navigate their rekindled relationship. Lily is a single mother who is trying to rebuild her life after divorcing her abusive husband, Ryle. Atlas is a successful chef who has never forgotten Lily and is determined to be a part of her life again.

As they reconnect, Lily and Atlas face challenges and obstacles, including dealing with Ryle's jealousy navigating their complicated past and managing the unexpected arrival of Atlas's younger brother. Throughout their journey, they find comfort and support in each other as they work towards building a happy future.

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover is a romance novel published in 2016.

The story follows Lily Bloom, a young woman who moves to Boston and opens her own floral shop. She meets Ryle Kincaid, a neurosurgeon, and they begin a whirlwind romance. However, Ryle has a dark side and their relationship becomes abusive. Lily also reconnects with her first love, Atlas, who had a difficult childhood and was homeless when they were teenagers. Atlas provides support for Lily as she navigates her troubled marriage. Through flashbacks in Lily's diaries, the story also explores the abusive relationship between Lily's parents. Ultimately, Lily must make difficult choices about love, forgiveness, and her future.

Atomic Habits by James Clear is a self-help book focused on habit formation available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Er3Pv5

It explores how small changes can lead to significant life improvements through the compound effect of tiny decisions. The book introduces concepts such as Habit Stacking, the Two Minute Rule, and the Goldilocks Zone. It combines insights from psychology and neuroscience with inspiring stories of individuals who have utilized the science of tiny habits to achieve success. The book offers a practical, step-by-step approach to breaking bad habits and building good ones. The book is described as a guide to changing routines and a practical and useful book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.

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"The Lotus Shoes" by Jane Yang is a historical fiction novel. While the copyright is 2025, there is no publication date listed in the sources.

"The Lotus Shoes" tells the story of Little Flower, a young girl sold into servitude as a muizai to a wealthy family in 19th-century China. Little Flower navigates the complexities of her life as a slave, enduring hardships while developing her exceptional embroidery skills. The story explores themes of slavery, family, marriage, and societal expectations for women in that era. The practice of foot-binding, symbolized by the term "golden lilies," is central to the narrative and highlights the lengths women went to for social acceptance and marriage prospects. The story unfolds in various settings, including Canton City and Tianjin, offering a glimpse into Chinese culture and traditions.

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Playworld, a novel by Adam Ross, was published in 2025 .

The story begins in 1980 and follows Griffin as he navigates adolescence. Griffin's life is marked by a childhood fire that he believes he caused and his experiences in show business due to his father's career as an actor . The novel explores themes of family, guilt, and coming of age against the backdrop of 1970s and 1980s America.

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The book is titled "The Bright Side" and was written by Sumit Paul-Choudhury. It was published in 2025, and is a non-fiction, pop-science book.

This book explores the concept of optimism from various angles. It examines the psychological basis for our natural optimism and how this "positive illusion" benefits us. It also delves into the history of optimism and pessimism, from the philosophical debates sparked by the Lisbon earthquake to the rise of dystopian literature and the challenges posed by climate change.

"The Bright Side" investigates whether optimism is justified in a world facing numerous challenges, exploring ideas like effective altruism and "gross national happiness" as potential paths toward a better future. Ultimately, the book argues that choosing to look on the bright side is essential for driving positive change.

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Title: The Capital of Dreams Author: Heather O’Neill Genre: Fantasy Fiction Publication Date: September 2024

This novel follows Sofia, a young girl living in the fictional country of Elysia during wartime. When the Enemy invades and occupies the Capital, Sofia is tasked with smuggling her mother's manuscript, a memoir celebrating Elysian life, out of the country. Sofia boards a train with other children being evacuated but ultimately abandons her mission, choosing her own survival over the manuscript. She embarks on a journey to the Black Market, a hub of illicit trade, in hopes of finding her mother's work and redeeming herself. Sofia encounters various characters along the way, including a talking goose and fellow refugees, and faces danger, hunger, and the harsh realities of war. Throughout her journey, Sofia grapples with her complicated relationship with her mother, a renowned feminist writer, and the weight of her mother's expectations. The story explores themes of war, family, art, and the power of language.

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Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior, by Sandra Matz, is a non-fiction book published in 2025. The book explores psychological targeting, a new technology that uses data to predict and influence human behavior.

The author argues that this technology has the potential to be both beneficial and harmful, and that we need to understand how it works to ensure that it is used for good. The book is divided into three parts:

• Part one explains how computers can learn to translate our digital footprints into predictions about our psychology .
• Part two explores the bright and dark sides of psychological targeting, with examples of how it has been used to manipulate people and how it could be used to improve our lives.
• Part three discusses how we can create a better data ecosystem that protects our privacy and gives us more control over our data.

The book concludes by arguing that we have a moral imperative to shape the future of this technology.

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The Evils We Keep" by Roland Blake. It is a psychological horror novel published in 2024.

The story follows Sally Lovett, a woman haunted by a dark past and trapped in a terrifying relationship with a man named Jason. Sally keeps a diary to document the strange and sinister events that unfold around her. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers Jason's disturbing secret – he might be possessed by an ancient evil entity known as Jakka.

The narrative also introdues Laura Roberts, a woman plagued by unsettling dreams and a fragmented memory. As Laura investigates the mysteries surrounding her own life, she uncovers a shocking connection to Sally and the truth about her own identity.

"The Evils We Keep" explores the themes of:

• Love and obsession
• Guilt and trauma
• The nature of reality
• The power of the subconscious

The book blends psychological suspense with elements of supernatural horror, creating a chilling and thought-provoking tale

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The Naming of the Birds by Paraic O’Donnell is a mystery/detective fiction novel. The US edition was published in 2025.

The novel follows two interwoven narratives. The first follows a group of children who have been taken to an asylum after surviving a fire, and are given new names The second follows Inspector Henry Cutter and Sergeant Gideon Bliss of Scotland Yard, as they investigate a series of murders. As Cutter and Bliss delve deeper into their investigation, they uncover a conspiracy that dates back decades and involves powerful people who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. The investigation eventually leads them to the asylum, where they confront the truth about the past and its connection to the present.

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