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Five Summer
Vacation Reads
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of everyone involved. Has she done
more harm than good?
he best book to read on vacation is in the eye of the beholder. For some, getting lost
in a faraway fantasy world or
suspenseful thriller appeals.
For others, getting lost in whirlwind
romances is the way to go. Whatever
your preference, we recommend packing one of these fun reads to dive into
during your summer outings.
The Girl on the Train
By Paula Hawkins
We found this psychological thriller
to be a gut-wrenching journey––suspenseful and surprise-packed. Hollywood must agree, as this book makes
its film debut this fall.
Every day is the same. Rachel takes the
same commuter train every morning
and night. Every day she rattles down
the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy
suburban homes, and stops at the
signal that allows her to daily watch
the same couple breakfasting on their
deck. She’s even started to feel like she
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The Sweetheart Deal
By Polly Dugan
This one packs all the ingredients for
a great story: love, loss, secrets, betrayal, and the chance to love again.
Twelve years after a drunken pact, consummate bachelor Garrett is forced to
confront his promise to marry his best
knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls
them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently
lost. Until today. She sees something
shocking. It’s only a minute until the
train moves on, but it’s enough. Now
everything’s changed. Unable to keep
it to herself, Rachel goes to the police.
But is she really as unreliable as they
say? Soon she is deeply entangled not
only in the investigation but in the lives
DALLAS COUNTY Living Well Magazine | JULY/AUGUST 2016