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There’s nothing like kicking back with a good book to disconnect from life’s craziness. That’s why “The View” co-hosts are sharing their favorite titles for summer 2025, from nail-biting thrillers to relaxed beach reads and nonfiction.
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Whoopi Goldberg’s Picks
Never Flinch by Stephen King 37% Off
$20.08 $32
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This crime novel follows Holly Gibney, a recurring character in King’s novels, as she assists detective Izzy Jaynes to uncover a potentially deadly threat. After the Buckeye police force receives a disturbing letter threatening to “kill thirteen innocents and one guilty,” detective Jaynes has no idea what to think. Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken women’s rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors set on disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness.
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle 30% Off
$20.28 $28.99
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A “synesthetic adventure through food and grief,” Lavelle’s novel “Aftertaste” explores the idea of having a last meal with someone you’ve loved and lost. Konstantin Duhovny can’t exactly see the ghosts, but he can taste their favorite foods. Flavors of meals he’s never eaten will flood his mouth, a sign that a spirit is present. He has kept these aftertastes a secret for most of his life, but one night, he decides to act on what he’s tasting. And everything changes.
No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris 53% Off
$14.99 $32
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“The New York Times” public health reporter Gardiner Harris explores the hidden history of Johnson & Johnson in this shocking exposé. After meeting a J & J drug sales rep at the airport and hearing her harrowing story of working at the company, Harris embarked on years of research and investigations, uncovering the unethical business practices and cover-ups that plagued the trusted American institution and largest healthcare conglomerate in the world.
