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Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang

Meet us at the LakeHouse Restaurant in Lake Villa. It's a book club with a twist!

Get comfortable, meet new people and talk about books! You buy the drinks; appetizers are provided.

This month’s title is Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang.

Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with little to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous-yet-perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe Van Huusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin and Buying Her a House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe's lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she's always envied. Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts her sister's luxurious lifestyle, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe's seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but. Haunted by Chloe's untimely death and struggling to fit into her new privileged circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with her twin's exclusive group of friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister's demise and realizes she might be the next target.

Copies of the print book will be available at the Circulation Desk. 

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