Buzzwordathon Readathon

Duration: From Jan 14 to Jan 20
Organized by YouTubers Kayla from Books and Lala and Natasha from my reading is odd.

My TBR is already huge but I want to add at least one book to participate in this readathon.

 So the first and maybe only book I will include in this readathon is:
1. How to Spot a Liar, Maryann Karinch & Gregory Hartly

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