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Joanna Pozzulo receives funding from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. Carleton University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Carleton University provides funding ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...