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Lauran L

Lauran L

We read books to find out who we are. What other people, real or imaginary, do and think and feel is an essential guide to our understanding of what we ourselves are and may become.
--Ursula K. Le Gruin more »
  • CA, USA
  • member since November 11 2007

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  • Rosy

    Rosy says

    I like the new picture!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Jordan

    Jordan says

    Although "happy go lucky" books arn't necessarily my type, complete negative books arn't my type either. Some other options are Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (definite no), Hiroshima, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and The White Tiger. Really the theme my teacher is going for is other countires. Germany, China, Japan, Afganistan, and India. Why he chose this I am clueless.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jordan

    Jordan says

    Hello, you responded to my question about Life of Pi and The Book Thief. My grade is 9th, but it's an AP class meaning advanced placement so the books are more mature. Honestly, neither of the books interest me. If that helps.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Rachel

    Rachel says

    Thanks! That's very helpful.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • lala

    lala says

    Hi, Lauren. I totally totally agree with you. Those are the very same questions I was asking myself after reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • lala

    lala says

    Hi, Lauren. I totally totally agree with you. Those are the very same questions I was asking myself after reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • moik

    moik says

    Thanks so much - I will pick up a copy of Time of Our Singing. That was very kind of you.

    m

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Hardik

    Hardik says

    Hi Lauran,
    I finished reading A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry...last week. Thanks for your recommendation....i enjoyed reading it and was able to relate to the situations because i live in Bombay (Mumbai for the whole world).....cheers!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Hardik

    Hardik says

    gee...thanks for the recommendation...i started reading the book this morning...seems interesting....will let you know if i liked it...cheers!

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • mperdue

    mperdue says

    Hi Lauran,

    I added "The People of the Whale" to my list after looking at your notes! I have read several reviews of the other book and I thought it looked good.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Caroline C

    Caroline C says

    Thanks for your input on The Other Boelyn Girl! it's much appreciated and yes I will be reading it. Thanks again!

    By the way, luv your kitty :)

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Brooke M

    Brooke M says

    Lauran, Yes you should read The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. It was NOT what I expected (though once I got into it I'm not sure what I expected). My book club read it and although we all got something a little different from the book, we all thought it was worth reading.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • sarah c.

    sarah c. says

    thanks for the response. i will read beijing coma this xmas break :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Queen of Sheba

    Queen of Sheba says

    Thanx alot,Lauran,i really appreciate it...i will go for it.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Robin S

    Robin S says

    Hey Lauran,
    Thanks for the friends acceptance.

    Robin
    robin.sullivan.dc@gmail.com
    Medieval fantasy series: The Crown Conspiracy (Oct 2008), Avempartha (April 2009)
    Upcoming Book Signings at: http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com/MichaelSullivan_Signings.html

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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    [Back!!]Rainheart&family/Sootypelt/Volcanicheart&Squirrel&Flower(Wanna pic like mine?Post a note!) says

    g'day mate!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Margaret D

    Margaret D says

    Thanks for the encouragement. I'll watch for the book to come by again.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Scarlett

    Scarlett says

    And since my hubby interrupted me, I forgot about commenting on "God of Animals"! LOL I listened to it on audio and really enjoyed this book. I haven't heard much talk about it, but it was definitely a good "read" for me.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Scarlett

    Scarlett says

    Hi Lauran, didn't mean to talk you out of it but this book isn't for everyone. (She did not chop up her mother). : ) It's a story of growing up with mentally ill parents. Now that I've had a few days away from it, it's easier to think about.

    I am glad you found a recommendation. That's what's so fun about this site.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Scarlett

    Scarlett says

    Lauran, while looking at your shelf to see whether or not you would like "Twilight" (and I think you would), I saw your review for "Almost Moon". I just finished the book and I gave it 3 stars. I almost put it down after about 50 pages because it is very disturbing but went on to see what would happen next. It's probably not a favorite book of mine, but it is one that will stick with me for a while. After the back and forth between past and present you can see why she did what she did whether you agree or not. It still may not be a read for you, but I can't say I'm glad I read it but Sebold does a good job in giving this character substance. Hope that helps.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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