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Don‘t judge a book by its cover, we all know that, don‘t we❓I have to admit, I was a bit put off by the cover. But as soon as I started this audiobook I was pretty sure I have seen a documentary about lying with or by Dan Ariely and remembered how impressed I was.

This book was so so interesting. 😃 I need to make a note to re-read it in one or two years. It‘s definitely one of those rare works where I consider re-reading to be worth it. 💙

My current audiobook offers interesting facts about why and to which extent we lie.

Everyone considers her- or himself to be honest, but in truth no one really (always) is. Dan Ariely shows that, contrary to expectations, one is too calculating, but rather guided by irrational forces. And that has surprising effects.

The book summarizes several psychology studies conducted by the author on the factors that contribute to people cheating. Why we cheat, are we influenced by a group for cheating, is cheating contagious, can wearing fake clothes influence cheating, and so much more. I enjoyed the book, it's quite funny at time and very relatable with lessons that can be applied in day to day life.

I liked this book - about the perjuries committed by Martha Stewart, Barry Bonds, Scooter Libby, and Bernie Madoff. Really interesting, and recommended!

Very interesting stuff. Much better than the movie in my opinion

No real surprises for me here -- by which I mean not that I predicted his findings or somehow have more insight (which he covers as a way we lie to ourselves to convince ourselves we're smart) but because I've read it all elsewhere before. Ariely writes clearly and well for an audience a bit less well informed (read: into pop psychology books) than I am. So the rating is my personal experience, not a judgement on the book's quality.

I was recently asked if I would organise and lead discussions for a new book club at work. Would I!

Here's the book that was chosen based on democratic vote (we're alternating fiction with non-fiction).

I've never joined a book club, much less run one. How hard can it be though? 😬

Tips from experienced littens very welcome.

Brilliant

Seeing as though I've signed The Kid up for another book exchange, I should probably post more of what she's reading.
Me: Anything you want the people of Litsy to know about this book?
The Kid: It's good for people who like lions and drawing because he drew good pictures.

#secretsantakids

This is the third book by Dr. Ariely that I have found fascinating. His writing has a lot of humor for an academic study on cheating. The narrator of his audiobooks, Simon Jones,​ is also fantastic.