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Irresistible : the rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked
Alter, Adam L.
Paper Book
"One of the most mesmerizing and important books I've read in quite some time. Alter brilliantly illuminates the new obsessions that are controlling our lives and offers the tools we need to rescue our businesses, our families, and our sanity." --Adam Grant, New York Times...
The hype machine : how social media disrupts our elections, our economy, and our health--and how we must adapt
Aral, Sinan
Paper Book
A landmark insider's tour of how social media affects our decision-making and shapes our world in ways both useful and dangerous, with critical insights into the social media trends of the 2020 election and beyond  "The book might be described as prophetic. . . . At...
The handyman method : a story of terror
Cutter, Nick
Paper Book
A chilling domestic story of terror for fans of Black Mirror and The Amityville Horror. When a young family moves into an unfinished development community, cracks begin to emerge in both their new residence and their lives, as a mysterious online DIY instructor...
Screenwise : helping kids thrive (and survive) in their digital world
Heitner, Devorah
Paper Book
Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Media expert Devorah Heitner, however, believes that technology offers huge...
Broken code : inside Facebook and the fight to expose its harmful secrets
Horwitz, Jeff (Journalist)
Paper Book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE * By an award-winning technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, a behind-the-scenes look at the manipulative tactics Facebook used to grow its business, how it distorted the way we connect online, and the company...
A social media survival guide : how to use the most popular platforms and protect your privacy
Karle, Melody A.
Paper Book
The every person's guide to social media... how to use it and what never to do. Are you trying to figure out how to safely use social media but finding yourself struggling? Here's a book specifically designed to help regular people figure out social media platforms.
Ten arguments for deleting your social media accounts right now
Lanier, Jaron
Paper Book
AS SEEN IN THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY THE SOCIAL DILEMMA A WIRED "ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK" A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK "THE CONSCIENCE OF SILICON VALLEY"- GQ "Profound . . . Lanier shows the tactical value of appealing to the conscience of...
Things have gotten worse since we last spoke, and other misfortunes
LaRocca, Eric
Ebook
"Amongst the Top 50 Horror Books of All Time" - Cosmopolitan Three dark and disturbing horror stories from an astonishing new voice, including the viral-sensation tale of obsession, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. For fans of Kathe Koja, Clive Barker...
No one is talking about this
Lockwood, Patricia
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE 2021 BOOKER PRIZE & A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOK OF 2021 WINNER OF THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE    "A book that reads like a prose poem, at once sublime, profane, intimate, philosophical, witty and, eventually, deeply moving." --New York Times Book...
Bad reputation
London, Stefanie
Paper Book
It's true, I'm well-endowed. But everything else is a huge misunderstanding... My name is Wes Evans and saying I'm bad at love is a big understatement. I'm the son of Broadway royalty, and the only thing I've really ever wanted is to achieve something without having to ride on my...
Tweet cute
Lord, Emma
Paper Book
One of Cosmo's Best YA Novels of All Time A fresh, irresistible rom-com from debut author Emma Lord about the chances we take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the opposite place you expected. Meet Pepper, swim team captain...
STFU : the power of keeping your mouth shut in an endlessly noisy world
Lyons, Daniel
Paper Book
"Entertaining, illuminating, and inspiring! More than a book, it's a public service announcement that we'd all do well to―well, STFU and listen to!" ―Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down New York Times...
The thing about home : a novel
McKnight, Rhonda
Ebook
City of likes : a novel
Mollen, Jenny
Paper Book
"Jenny Mollen's  City of Likes is a propulsive story of motherhood, social media, and obsession--and the ways we can lose ourselves in each. A delightful blend of social commentary, dark humor, and good old-fashioned suspense that I devoured in two...
Such a bad influence
Muenter, Olivia
Paper Book
A USA Today Best Seller A Good Morning America Sizzling Summer Reads Roundup Pick "Timely, riveting. . . . This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram, and marks the launch of a talented new writer."-Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight Is the Darkest Hour...
Forget me not : a novel
Oliva, Alexandra
Paper Book
She was born for all the wrong reasons. But her search for the truth reveals answers she wishes she could bury in Forget Me Not, a suspenseful and deeply moving near-future thriller from the author of The Last One. "A page-turning mystery . . ....
Love at first like
Orenstein, Hannah
Paper Book
Named a Best Book of Summer by Glamour, BuzzFeed, Cosmopolitan, and many more! From the author of Maine Characters and Playing with Matches, the rollicking tale of a young jewelry shop owner who accidentally leads her Instagram followers to...
First comes like : a novel
Rai, Alisha
Paper Book
The author of The Right Swipe and Girl Gone Viral returns with a story about finding love in all the wrong inboxes... Beauty expert and influencer Jia Ahmed has her eye on the prize: conquering the internet today, the entire makeup industry tomorrow, and finally, finally proving...
Trick mirror : reflections on self-delusion
Tolentino, Jia
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "From The New Yorker's beloved cultural critic comes a bold, unflinching collection of essays about self-deception, examining everything from scammer culture to reality television."--Esquire   Book Club Pick for...
Live your best lie
Weaver, Jessie
Paper Book
Sometimes the prettiest Instagram feeds mask the darkest--and bloodiest--secrets. Social media influencer Summer Cartwright leads a charmed life: millions of followers, the trendiest designer and vintage clothes, a newly minted book deal, the coolest friends, and,...
Careless people : a cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism
Wynn-Williams, Sarah
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller A 2025 best book of the year so far by The New York Times, The Economist, and more "Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a...

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