Books like Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi

On a private Massachusetts island, teen Cadence spends a summer with her cousins and a boy named Gat, only to wake up with amnesia and a tangled web of secrets, friendships, and loss that threaten to destroy the Liars.

At Pirriwee Public, a beachside school, a routine trivia night spirals into chaos when a parent dies—raising questions of murder, accidental death, or toxic truths. Parents discover how small lies can become deadly.

Elizabeth Gilbert shares her personal creative process, guiding readers to embrace curiosity, overcome fear, and unlock hidden inspiration through practical attitudes and habits for a more creative, passionate life.

Mia Tang, a young motel‑dweller with a secret dream of becoming a writer, must navigate family, friendship, and cultural identity as she faces the challenges of a new school year.

At a London boarding school for young ladies, Sophronia learns that proper etiquette masks a curriculum of espionage, intrigue, and mechanical tinkering.

Miri returns to her childhood kingdom and learns the power of friendship and self-confidence in an epic fantasy adventure of self-discovery and the quest for a new charter.

A fourteen‑year‑old quarterback from Texas discovers his own confidence while navigating family rivalry and high school football pressure.

A collection of Harlan Ellison’s classic short stories, hand‑picked by the author, that showcases his distinctive American fantasy voice and invites new readers into his imaginative world.

A practical guide that empowers tween girls to accept and build confidence in every aspect of life, illustrated with striking black‑and‑white drawings.

Getting someone to tell the truth is an essential skill that very few people possess. In the boardroom, classroom, or our own homes, every day we interact with others and try to get the truth from them. People are often untruthful out of fear of negative consequences associated with divulging information. But if a person is made to forget the long-term outcomes of lying, he or she can be influenced to disclose sensitive information that's being withheld. The aim is to encourage the person to remain in short-term thinking mode, shifting focus away from the long-term ramifications of telling the truth. As former CIA agents and bestselling authors of Spy the Lie, Philip Houston, Mike Floyd, and Susan Carnicero are among the world's best at detecting deceptive behavior and eliciting the truth from even the most accomplished liars. Get the Truth is a step-by-step guide that empowers readers to elicit the truth from others. It also chronicles the fascinating story of how the authors used a methodology Houston developed to elicit the truth in the counterterrorism and criminal investigation realms, and how these techniques can be applied to our daily lives. Using thrilling anecdotes from their careers in counterintelligence, and with easy-to-follow instructions, the authors provide a foolproof means of getting absolutely anybody to give an honest answer. Get the Truth is the easy and effective way to learn how to get the truth every time.

Jessi watches her new babysitting friend, Danielle, who battles leukemia, break free from precautions, and must decide how to keep her safe without dampening her spirit.

A motivational guide for teens, JoJo Siwa shares her journey of confidence, dance, and standing up against bullying in her official memoir.

Three former CIA officers reveal techniques for spotting lies in everyday situations like hiring a new employee or assessing financial statements.