So.... did anyone read L.A. Candy? I definitely just finished the second in the series! I'm not sure why I'm so hooked on the books. I think Lauren Conrad is super great. She's done some amazing things from her time on "Laguna Beach." Isn't it crazy to think that we were "introduced" to her back when she was in high school? I remember when the show first started and we'd all sit around the table during lunch discussing how old the girls and guys looked on the show and how we felt so young! Nuts.
I'm already looking forward to reading the third (and sadly last) book in the series.
Okay... so what's next on the plate for College Prep Book Clubbers?
The Curse of the Good Girl
by Rachel Simmons
I'm not sure if I've mentioned this on here before, but when I go to the library I pull books from different "rooms." This means that I end up with a variety of books. I picked this one up randomly, but ended up getting a lot out of it. It's written for mothers in particular, but as a girl, there is some majorly valuable advice! As I was reading, I kept saying to myself, "Uh oh... I do this... Whoops! Gotta fix that. Wow, didn't think of it that way..."
Even though it's non-fiction and seems like it would be a dense read, it's actually pretty do-able. (I skipped all the mother-daughter workshops so that helps speed things along.)
xoxo
So Lauren's books are actually good? I think she's such a cute girl but didn't realize her books were worth reading. I'll have to pick one up this summer.
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I love those book! I finished the series!!! I heard they are trying to turn the books into a movie!!!!!
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Deletei've never read this, but i should recommend it to my sister..... she just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and we definitely want to imbue her with confidence and courage!
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I can't tell from your comments if you've realized, but all of Ms. Conrad's novels, in addition to most of those lately penned by celebrities, are ghostwritten by other writers (it seems publishing young adult novels is the newest version of the celebrity fragrance). "L.C." most likely did little other than approve the cover image and pose for pictures at book signings. This has no bearing on whether or not the book is any good (I haven't read it), but I thought I might offer that tidbit.
ReplyDeleteHowever, your latest pick is interesting--I read a review about Rachel Simmons' latest offering and thought to give it a try. If you enjoy this type of read, I'd also offer the recommendation of Jessica Valenti's The Purity Myth. It's a really fascinating, well-written, and well-researched book--your readers may enjoy it. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4914761-the-purity-myth
That book sounds really interesting! Definitely going to try to pick this one up once I'm out for the summer. :)
ReplyDelete@cecigirl I am pretty sure she wrote the books, But people like the Kardashion's we know didn't write a word of theirs. I thought they were cute books. It's based around The Hills in away. What these books are about, I am pretty sure she did a lot more than most celebrities put into books.
ReplyDeleteShe also has ones called The Fame Game is another series that she wrote, that just came out, about a month ago. Some people in the light can do more than pose for pictures. I remember talking about Laguna Beach at lunch in high school that was my Freshmen year. We had a guy at my high school that looked like Stephen. Lauren used being on that show and helped her get into doing things that she had interest in Fashion begin the main focus. She seems like she can do more than put her name on something for a check, if you put your name on something you should make sure its something you would like to have your name on. Some people you can tell that they don't use the product.
Rachel SImmons is a fantastic writer! I really liked Odd Girl Out and Odd Girl Speaks Out so I will definitely be checking out this read! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI totally wish I would have known about the book club sooner! I've been wanting to get into one but couldn't find one that read the books that I find interesting- so thanks for doing and sharing this! I'm definitely keeping up with this :)
ReplyDeleteI'm actually reading LC's book now. It's starting off pretty good. :-) I also just finished twenty something twenty everything. Very good read! Ok gn! Its like 2am here on the east coast! :-)
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