Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes Summary
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Joe Goldberg's dark journey continues in this Stephen King-endorsed thriller that became Netflix's addictive "You" series. What happens when a charming sociopath seeks fresh start in LA? Lena Dunham called it "delicious and insane" - discover why readers are obsessively turning pages.
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The Perfect Match Gone Wrong
In the shadowy corners of our search for connection lies Joe Goldberg's twisted journey. After murdering his previous girlfriend Beck in a fit of possessive rage, Joe believes he's finally found his soulmate in Amy Adam. Unlike Beck's carefully curated social media presence, Amy seems refreshingly analog-she shuns Instagram, rarely uses her phone, and shares Joe's passion for rare books. Their romance blossoms intensely as they hunt for valuable first editions and share intimate literary discussions late into the night. But paradise crumbles during a weekend trip to Rhode Island, where memories of murdering Peach Salinger begin to haunt Joe. Upon returning to New York, his world shatters completely-Amy has vanished, taking $23,000 worth of rare books and leaving only a cryptic note: "Sorry, Joe. I tried. But we really are the same. We both hold back. We both lose control. We both have secrets." This betrayal transforms Joe's romantic devotion into obsessive revenge. Through methodical investigation, he discovers Amy is actually a skilled con artist heading to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Making a decisive break with his past, Joe declares, "I'm done with New York and its cold-hearted women," and begins plotting his cross-country pursuit with chilling certainty.
Hollywood's Predatory Playground
When Love Strikes Twice
Murder and Family Complications
When Secrets Surface
Two Killers in Love
No Escape from the Past
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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