Laura Sweltz

Mia P. Manansala

Laura started reading 'Arsenic and Adobo' over the weekend.

Sequoia Nagamatsu

Laura is excited to read How High We Go In The Dark, looking forward to diving into a new world.

Augusten Burroughs

Laura is intrigued by Running with Scissors, wondering what adventures await within its pages.

Jessica Love

Laura recommends Julian Is a Mermaid for its beautiful illustrations and heartwarming story.

Michael Hall red

Laura praises Red: A Crayon's Story for its powerful message about self-acceptance and identity.

Puja Trehan

Laura is looking for contributors to share their favorite books for 2022 through a form by EOD on Wednesday, 12/14.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura enjoyed the audiobook narrated by the author and recommended by <@U03A1GX1PJQ>.

Kelly Yang

Laura mentioned that the Viget book club read Parachutes by Kelly Yang a while back.

Ayòbámi Adébáyò

Laura was deeply moved by Stay With Me, a stunning debut novel by Ayobami Adebayo. The novel is a gothic parable about pride and betrayal, offering a contemporary portrait of marriage.

Ann Claire

Laura recently enjoyed Dead and Gondola, a cozy mystery set in a bookstore in the Colorado mountains.

Clare Mackintosh

Laura recently enjoyed The Last Party, a mystery/suspense novel with a seasonal New Year's Eve setting.

Agatha Christie

Laura is currently reading The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie.

Darynda Jones

Laura is looking forward to A Hard Day for a Hangover, the third installment in a mystery series she's been enjoying.

Amy McCulloch

Laura is looking forward to Breathless, the December book club pick.

Jennifer Egan

Laura, Have you also read the companion book A Visit from the Goon Squad?

Mrs. Alice E. Tidwell

Laura mentioned The Candy House as a sibling novel to another book, sharing characters and style.

Jennifer Egan

Laura recommended A Visit from the Goon Squad, a former book club pick.

T. J. Klune

Laura, I think you'd probably enjoy/appreciate Whispering Door.

John Darnielle

Laura is looking forward to the upcoming release of Devil House on 5/26.

Amy McCulloch

Laura selected Amy McCulloch's book Breathless as our December book club pick for discussion on Monday, December 19th at 12:30 pm ET.

Morgan Talty

Laura is looking forward to reading Night of the Living Rez on 11/30.

Amy McCulloch

Laura is excited to read Breathless on 12/19.

Art Spiegelman

Laura is almost done with Maus and offers to help with library holds.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned interesting volunteer opportunities at some libraries, like teaching classes at the Boulder Library for individuals becoming U.S. citizens.

Andrew Sean Greer

Laura is looking forward to reading Less by Andrew Sean Greer.

Louise Erdrich

Laura is looking forward to reading The Night Watchman on 3/30.

Rachel Harrison

Laura recently enjoyed Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison about werewolves and personal discovery.

S.A. Barnes

Laura recently enjoyed Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes about a haunted space ship.

Agatha Christie

Laura recently enjoyed Crooked House by Agatha Christie about murder and family drama.

Agatha Christie

Laura is currently reading Marple: Twelve New Mysteries, a new short story collection featuring Miss Marple written by modern crime writers.

Morgan Talty

Laura is planning to read Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty, our November book club pick.

Darcy Coates

Laura is planning to read Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates, a book about a haunted winery that she can't wait to dive into.

Erik B. Johansen

Laura is passionate about creating lesson plans and materials for her ESL class to help more people love reading.

Paula Hawkins

Laura is excited to read A Burning which is coming out on 2/28.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is enjoying the book chatter.

Tahereh Mafi

Laura welcomes <@U047CUV0EEB> to the coolest channel at Viget, a fan of fantasy novels.

Society

Laura hasn't heard of Storygraph but it's gaining popularity as an alternative to Good Reads.

Alan Bradley

Laura considers The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie worth checking out in The Flavia de Luce Mystery series.

Marion Deeds

Laura recently enjoyed Comeuppance Served Cold, a historical fantasy novella.

Sarah Gailey

Laura read Just Like Home, a book featuring a haunted house, serial killer, and creepy vibes.

Stephen King

Laura is halfway through Stephen King's latest book, Fairy Tale.

Rachel Harrison

Laura has queued up Such Sharp Teeth, a new release from Rachel Harrison.

Rachel Harrison

Laura enjoyed Rachel Harrison's book Cackle last year.

Ron Roy

Laura has queued up Vampire Vacation, book 2 in a fun middle grade series.

S.A. Barnes

Laura has heard Dead Silence described as a haunted house book set on a spaceship.

Tana French

Laura enjoys In The Woods and The Likeness by Tana French the most.

Tana French

Laura enjoys The Likeness by Tana French the most.

Nick Bilton

Laura enjoyed listening to American Kingpin last year.

Anne Fadiman

Laura enjoyed Ex Libris and highly recommends it for book lovers.

Stephen King

Laura enjoyed reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King, finding it captivating and hard to put down.

Harper Lee

Laura praised Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird for its powerful message of racial justice.

Michael Dean

Laura criticized George Orwell's 1984 for its bleak depiction of totalitarianism and loss of freedom.

Margaret Atwood

Laura enjoyed reading The Handmaid's Tale, describing it as a thought-provoking and powerful dystopian novel.

Michael Dean

Laura found 1984 to be a bit too dark and Orwellian for her taste.

Harper Lee

Laura mentioned that 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a classic novel often studied in school.

Michael Dean

Laura praised '1984' for its thought-provoking dystopian themes and cautionary tale about totalitarianism.

J. K. Rowling

Laura expressed her love for Harry Potter series, praising the engaging plot and well-developed characters.

J. D. Salinger

Laura criticized The Catcher in the Rye for its pessimistic outlook and lack of resolution.

Harper Lee

Laura praised To Kill a Mockingbird for its powerful message on racism and empathy.

Harper Lee

Laura praised To Kill a Mockingbird for its powerful storytelling and depiction of social injustice.

Michael Dean

Laura criticized 1984 for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.

Harper Lee

Laura praised 'To Kill a Mockingbird' for its powerful portrayal of racism and justice.

Michael Dean

Laura criticized '1984' for its bleak outlook on government control and surveillance.

Erin Morgenstern

Laura, mentioned in Aubrey's intro email, The Night Circus.

Augusten Burroughs

Laura seems excited about Running with Scissors, looking forward to its release on 9/28.

Elif Shafak

Laura noted The Island of Missing Trees set for release on 10/25.

Ben H. Winters

Laura recommends Underground Airlines as a thought-provoking novel that explores an alternate America where the Civil War never happened. Join the discussion in October!

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura enjoyed discussing the themes and characters in The Great Gatsby with the book club on Leap Day.

Michael Dean

Laura found the discussion on surveillance and control in 1984 thought-provoking during the Leap Day book club event.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura appreciates the idea of celebrating by buying books.

Jason Rekulak

Laura enjoyed Hidden Pictures, a supernatural suspense novel that she inhaled.

Riley Sager

Laura found The House Across the Lake to be a great summer thriller that she read in one sitting.

Kiersten White

Laura thought Wretched Waterpark was a fun middle grade read with gothic vibes.

Katherine Center

Laura noted The Bodyguard as a light and breezy romance option for those in the mood.

John Scalzi

Laura has The Kaiju Preservation Society on her holds list and is saving it for when she's on PTO.

Jenny Han

Laura highly recommends the To All The Boys I've Loved Before trilogy if you haven't read it yet.

Sandhya Menon

Laura suggests checking out When Dimple Met Rishi as well.

Jeanne DuPrau

Laura led a group read of the first book last year.

Gary Null

Laura mentioned a book that is also on her shelf and partially read.

Michelle Zauner

Laura is excited about reading Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is looking forward to reading the book and hearing others' opinions at book club.

Sally Thorne

Laura also loved The Hating Game.

Kiersten White

Laura planned to read Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White on her upcoming PTO week.

Jason Rekulak

Laura had lined up Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak to read next week.

Linda Holmes

Laura included Flying Solo by Linda Holmes in her queue of books for next week.

Emiko Jean

Laura intended to read Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean during her PTO week.

Riley Sager

Laura was looking forward to reading The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager on her time off.

Julie Otsuka

Laura wanted to read The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka during her planned time off.

Lana Harper

Laura included From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper in her list of books for the upcoming week.

Amy Gentry

Laura may also like Good As Gone by Amy Gentry.

Tana French

Laura recommends starting with The Likeness from Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series. Great on audio!

PHILIP STEEL

Laura raves about Book of the Month, a subscription service where you can pick from 5 selections released on the 1st of the month and add on 2 additional books for $9.99.

Ann M. Martin

Laura is not usually a graphic novels person, but is enjoying this one.

Elif Shafak

Laura is considering The Island of Missing Trees as an option for the next reading, based on previous interest.

Amy McCulloch

Laura wants to double check if this is the book you mean.

Neil Miller

Laura mentioned that In Search of Gay America is out of print and not available in most libraries, so it's not a good option for book club.

Jenni Fagan

Laura is excited to read Luckenbooth, set for 7/12 release.

Betsy Cromer Byars

Laura noted The Swimmers for 8/1 release.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned pushing the discussion back.

Shari Lapena

Laura found The Couple Next Door intriguing and suspenseful.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura periodically updates recommendations.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura suggests going on a book buying binge.

Clare Mackintosh

Laura enjoyed the twists and turns in I Let You Go, finding it suspenseful and engaging.

Micaiah Johnson

Laura recently enjoyed The Space Between Worlds.

Clare Mackintosh

Laura recommends Clare Mackintosh's thriller I Let You Go. It's her favorite summer read on sale for $1.99 today on Kindle. Don't read the blurb, just get the book.

Colin Hiram Tudge

Laura found the details fascinating in Secret Life of Trees.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby, it was a compelling story with complex characters.

Michael Dean

Laura found 1984 to be a disturbing and bleak depiction of a totalitarian society.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura recently read a book and enjoyed it.

Neal Stephenson

Laura had to read Snow Crash in college and found it confusing, with little sense made throughout.

John Darnielle

Laura is looking forward to reading Devil House, set to release on 6/14.

Jenni Fagan

Laura is excited for the upcoming release of Luckenbooth on 6/30.

John Darnielle

Laura rescheduled the discussion about Devil House for Tuesday, June 14th at 1:00 pm ET.

L. Frank Baum

Laura is loving The Marvellers, a middle grade book set in a magical school, and can't wait to get back to it.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura enjoyed the rich character development and vivid descriptions in The Great Gatsby.

Harper Lee

Laura found To Kill a Mockingbird to be thought-provoking but not her favorite read.

Michael Dean

Laura was disturbed by the oppressive dystopian society depicted in 1984.

Linda Holmes

Laura enjoyed reading Evvie Drake Starts Over.

John Darnielle

Laura is excited for the May book club discussion on Devil House.

Marissa Meyer

Laura recommended 'Cinder' to the reader at the beginning of the pandemic, not realizing it had a pandemic storyline at the center of its plot.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura loved the portrayal of the decadent Jazz Age society in The Great Gatsby.

Doyle, A. Conan

Laura loves Sherlock Holmes and enjoys re-imaginings of his character in books and film/TV adaptations.

Howard Anton

Laura's personal favorite adaptation of Sherlock Holmes is the TV show Elementary.

Michael Scott, Michael Dylan Scott

Laura thinks she liked The Alchemyst well enough to continue reading the series.

Dante Alighieri

Laura recommends <Book Title>. It's a historical mystery set in 1920s New York with a supernatural element, fairly dark but captivating.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine

Laura will be discussing Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine on Wednesday, December 15th at 4 pm ET / 2 pm MT

Stacey Swann

Laura will be discussing Olympus Texas by Stacey Swann on Thursday, January 27th at 2 pm ET / 12 pm MT

Jennifer Latham

Laura mentioned Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham as an upcoming book.

T. J. Klune

Laura believes Under the Whispering Door received a less favorable reception because it's different from Cerulean Sea, which was loved by many.

T. J. Klune

Laura mentions Cerulean Sea as a book loved by many, possibly influencing expectations for Under the Whispering Door.

Deborah E. Harkness

Laura loves Discovery of Witches.

Art Spiegelman

Laura is hosting a discussion on Maus today. Some readers may need more time to read the book, so a bonus discussion may be scheduled later.

Andy Weir

Laura mentioned the upcoming discussion on Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and the possibility of a bonus discussion in the future.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura found a list of middle grade books about the Holocaust from a source she likes, a good place to start.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is looking forward to discussing the book with you once you have your own copy and read it.

Art Spiegelman

Laura mentioned owning Maus I and Maus II as separate volumes, as the combined version is currently unavailable.

Art Spiegelman

Laura mentioned owning Maus I and Maus II as separate volumes, as the combined version is currently unavailable.

Art Spiegelman

Laura mentioned that we're discussing The Complete Maus tomorrow at 12:30 pm ET.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura enjoyed the book as a departure from the author's previous works in the horror genre, finding it a natural fit due to the author's background as an intelligence officer.

Nick Bilton

Laura recommends American Kingpin by Nick Bilton as a top pick for you.

Bill Browder

Laura suggests Red Notice by Bill Browder for your reading list.

John Berendt

Laura includes Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt in the list.

Art Spiegelman

Laura enjoyed reading The Complete Maus and found it both thought-provoking and moving.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is planning to bring books to the office for borrowing.

Eric Carle

Laura enjoyed reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, a classic children's book.

Maurice Sendak

Laura liked Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, she found it imaginative and engaging.

Charlaine Harris

Laura is re-reading the Dead to the World series after binge-watching True Blood. Just two books left.

Richard Osman

Laura has been reading light mysteries like The Thursday Murder Club and Murder at Mallowan Hall.

Colleen Cambridge

Laura has been reading light mysteries like The Thursday Murder Club and Murder at Mallowan Hall.

Casey McQuiston

Laura enjoyed reading Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. It's a delightful and heartwarming story.

Charlie Jane Anders

Laura mentioned All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders but did not provide any specific comments.

Samantha Shannon

Laura highly recommended The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. It's an epic fantasy masterpiece.

Andrew Sean Greer

Laura mentioned that the next book club discussion will be about Less by Andrew Sean Greer on Monday, October 30th at 3 pm ET / 1 pm MT.

Ursula K. Le Guin

Laura is excited to discuss The Lathe of Heaven today at 12:30 on Meet

Andy Weir

Laura is excited for the upcoming release of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir on 11/17.

Louise Erdrich

Laura will lead the discussion on The Night Watchman on Wednesday, March 30th at 2 pm ET / 12 pm MT.

Art Spiegelman

Laura may need to postpone the Maus discussion due to its current unavailability, advising to get on the library holds list.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura includes links to lists focused on Ukraine conflict and Ukrainian books in translation

Mikhail Bulgakov

Laura highly recommends The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov for its insightful portrayal of Russian society.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Laura recognized the epic scale and character development in War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, a classic that continues to captivate readers.

J. D. Salinger

Laura enjoyed The Catcher in the Rye and found it to be a compelling and thought-provoking novel.

Herman Melville

Laura mentioned Moby Dick in comparison to The Catcher in the Rye, but didn't provide any specific comments about it.

John Darnielle

Laura finds it surprising that Devil House is currently in the lead, possibly due to the cover or title.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura was greeted by a bunch of book selection form responses after a long, tough-ish meeting.

J. D. Salinger

Laura thought The Catcher in the Rye was a classic coming-of-age novel with a relatable main character.

Harper Lee

Laura loves the powerful themes and unforgettable characters in To Kill a Mockingbird.

Dr. Seuss

Laura enjoyed How Lucky, a quirky and endearing story about a young man with a physical disability who stumbles upon a possible crime.

Mario Giordano

Laura mentioned Auntie Poldi was a previous book club pick and it got a pretty meh response from everyone.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura explores the impact of multiple points of view on reader engagement and favorite characters in the novel.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura discusses paths to forgiveness among the Briscoe family and components necessary for true forgiveness.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura ponders if March has succeeded in changing and staying in Olympus, hopeful for his future within the family.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura reflects on June and Peter's parenting skills, finding good mixed in with their failings.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura contemplates Arlo's character and his relationship with Artie, questioning if he has earned forgiveness by the end of the book.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura speculates on the futures of June and Peter's, as well as Hap and Vera's marriages.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura explores the counterparts of main characters in classical mythology and their impact on the reading experience.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Laura enjoyed reading Purple Hibiscus, a thought-provoking novel that explores family dynamics and cultural conflict.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura's family expects her to quietly read books, ignoring everyone.

Stacey Swann

Laura enjoyed the complex family dynamics and small-town intrigue in Olympus Texas.

Stacey Swann

Laura will lead the book club discussion on Olympus Texas by Stacey Swann on Thursday, January 27th

Kali Fajardo-Anstine

Laura will lead a discussion on Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine today at 4 pm ET / 2 pm MT.

Que Mai Phan Nguyen

Laura is looking forward to reading The Mountains Sing on 7/26.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Laura is excited for Purple Hibiscus on 8/23.

Andy Weir

Laura's favorite November read was Project Hail Mary.

Elle Cosimano

Laura recommends Finlay Donovan is Killing It for those who enjoy murder with humor.

Darynda Jones

Laura suggests A Bad Day for Sunshine for those who enjoy murder with humor.

Jean Meltzer

Laura recommends The Matzah Ball for holiday romance fans.

Ted Chiang

Laura mentioned Exhalation by Ted Chiang as the book we'll be discussing in 3 weeks.

Claire Andrews

Laura, Daughters of Sparta is a vivid reimagining of the Siege of Troy from two overlooked female perspectives.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura read and enjoyed it.

Rebecca Stead

Laura might enjoy Liar & Spy

Veera Hiranandani

Laura might enjoy The Night Diary (historical fiction)

Katherine Arden

Laura might enjoy Small Spaces

V. E. Schwab

Laura might enjoy City of Ghosts

Thomas Love Peacock

Laura might enjoy Nightmares

Jeff VanderMeer

Laura is looking forward to Annihilation coming out on 5/26.

Jennifer Egan

Laura is excited for Goon Squad releasing on 6/21.

Katherine Arden

Laura found Small Spaces to be scarier than the City of Ghosts books.

V. E. Schwab

Gillian Gill

Laura is impressed that you're an Agatha Christie fan and working through the entire canon, having read 38 books so far.

Rachel Harrison

Laura enjoyed the latest horror novel, Black Sheep, by Rachel Harrison.

Laura found the first book in the Laetitia Rodd series intriguing.

Kristen Ciccarelli

Laura has Heartless Hunter, a YA romantasy, queued up.

Abby Jimenez

Laura is very excited about the new book, Just For The Summer, by Abby Jimenez.

Thomas Morris

Laura highly recommends watching the well-done TV adaptation Dublin Murders based on those two books.

J. Ryan Stradal

Laura is considering starting Kitchens of the Great Midwest in either ebook or audiobook format borrowed from the library.

Louisa May Alcott

Laura enjoyed reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, finding it heartwarming and nostalgic.

Jane Austen

Laura mentioned comparing Little Women to Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, but didn't provide detailed feedback.

Dave Franklin

Laura recommends GoodReads to those seeking a replacement option.

William Goldman

Laura enjoyed Bride last month, finding it engaging and more aligned with her personal interests due to the theme of vampires and werewolves.

J. Ryan Stradal

Laura is excited to read Kitchens of the Great Midwest for the upcoming book club meeting on 4/30.

Matt Haig

Laura is looking forward to reading Midnight Library on 3/22.

Bill Bryson

Laura is excited to check out The Mothers on 4/27.

Dave Eggers

Laura criticized The Circle for its portrayal of invasive technology leading to loss of privacy.

Michael Dean

Laura compared the dystopian society in 1984 to modern issues with surveillance and control.

Laura found The Family Chao disappointing and won't continue reading it beyond the initial 10%.

Rhys Bowen

Laura is excited to read 'Peril in Paris,' the latest in the Her Royal Spyness mystery series.

R. F. Kuang

Laura found Yellowface to be a page turner.

T. Kingfisher

Laura is currently reading A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T Kingfisher.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned that some folks at Viget had mixed feelings about the book.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura probably won’t read it super soon but would be up for reading it at some point.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura feels taunted by the library's missing books in a series.

Laura is looking forward to reading The Family Chao on 2/29.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Laura enjoyed reading War and Peace because of its rich characters and detailed historical context.

Harper Lee

Laura found To Kill a Mockingbird to be a classic that tackles important social issues.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura was disappointed by The Great Gatsby, feeling the characters were shallow and the plot uninteresting.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird in comparison to The Great Gatsby.

Elizabeth C. Bunce

Laura is excited to continue the Myrtle Hardcastle mystery series but dreads having to buy the 3rd and 4th volumes herself.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is clamoring to get her hands on books about a precocious twelve year old who solves murders in Victorian England.

Anna Todd

Laura discovered that book 3 is available on Hoopla even though it wasn't directly available from the library. She's excited to listen to the audiobook now.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is pleased with the advice given by all regarding the issue discussed

Mariko Tamaki

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki is a heart-wrenching graphic novel that beautifully explores the complexities of relationships.

Emily St. John Mandel

Laura mentioned The Glass Hotel during her review of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.

Josepha Sherman, Omarr Wesley

Laura also briefly mentioned Weather in comparison to Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.

Rebecca Solnit

Laura shared insightful comments on Recollections of My Nonexistence by Rebecca Solnit.

Ayad Akhtar

Laura found Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar to be a powerful and compelling read.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura mentioned The Great Gatsby as a potential book club pick for this year.

Harper Lee

Laura suggested To Kill a Mockingbird for consideration in the book club.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is asking if anyone enjoyed any good books over the break and what's up next on their TBR.

Rebecca Ross

Laura enjoyed Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross, but not as much as the first one.

Rebecca Ross

Laura mentioned Divine Rivals.

Marissa Meyer

Laura returned to the Lunar Chronicles for comfort and binge-read the first two in the series.

Emma Mills

Laura is currently reading Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills, a cozy little fantasy novel.

Rhys Bowen

Laura is considering reading The Proof of the Pudding by Rhys Bowen, the latest in the Her Royal Spyness series, during the break.

Heather Fawcett

Laura is considering reading Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett during the break.

Edith Wharton

Laura is considering reading The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton during the break.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura has heard good things about the book but hasn't read it yet.

Kim Cross

Laura found In Light of All Darkness to be really well done, offering lots of interesting information beyond the crime to explore investigative tactics and technological processes.

Ann Claire

Laura found Last Word to the Wise to be the second in an Agatha Christie-inspired cozy mystery series set in the Colorado mountains.

Ann Claire

Laura found Dead and Gondola to be the starting point of the Agatha Christie-inspired cozy mystery series set in the Colorado mountains.

Rebecca Yarros

Laura found Iron Flame to be the latest hotness, not loving it as much as Fourth Wing but still consuming it non-stop in audiobook and ebook formats.

Kathleen Rooney

Laura mentioned that she plans to read Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk on New Year’s Eve every year but never actually does. Maybe this year will be different.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is asking about the amount of reading done by the teacher.

Elliott Adams

Laura is excited about tracking her books using Airtable.

Michelle Zauner

Laura will lead the discussion on Michelle Zauner's memoir, Crying in H Mart, on December 12th. Please note the theme of grief in this book.

Brian Tracy

Laura will be discussing Less at the scheduled time. All are welcome to join the conversation.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura enjoys staying up late to read a good book.

Delilah S. Dawson

Laura really enjoyed Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson, a novella that isn't classified as scary.

Sara Gran

Laura really enjoyed Come Closer by Sara Gran, another novella not classified as scary.

Alix E. Harrow

Laura is working her way through Starling House by Alix Harrow.

Emily M. Danforth, Sara Lautman

Laura is working her way through Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth.

Deborah Harkness

Laura shares an obsession with the All Souls series

Alice Bell

Laura is reading Grave Expectations, a fun murder mystery set in an English manor house.

Emma Törzs

Laura finished listening to Ink Blood Sister Scribe this morning.

Ritu Mukerji

Laura queued up Murder by Degrees, a historical mystery, to listen to next.

Brian Tracy

Laura mentioned that the book club will be discussing Less at the end of the month.

Anthony Horowitz

Laura enjoyed the well done adaptation of Magpie Murders, liking both the book and the TV show.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura reminds everyone to vote for book club selections by EOD today.

Margaret Atwood

Laura found The Handmaid's Tale intriguing and thought-provoking.

Harper Lee

Laura highly recommends To Kill a Mockingbird for its powerful storytelling and important themes.

Sherry Thomas

Laura mentioned A Study in Scarlet Women.

Laurie R. King

Laura mentioned The Beekeeper's Apprentice.

Katherine Addison

Laura mentioned The Angel of Crows.

William Ritter

Laura mentioned Jackaby.

Sabaa Tahir

Laura mentioned An Ember in the Ashes.

Elspeth Barker

Laura mentioned O Caledonia.

John Scalzi

Laura mentioned Starter Villain.

John Scalzi

Laura mentioned Redshirts.

Anu Partanen

Laura mentioned The Nordic Theory of Everything.

Hiroko Oyamada, David Boyd

Laura mentioned The Hole.

Rebecca Yarros

Laura mentioned Fourth Wing.

J. K. Rowling

Laura finished re-reading Harry Potter.

J. K. Rowling

Laura is almost done with book 5 of the Cormoran Strike series.

Janice HALLETT

Laura started but put down The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett.

Carissa Orlando

Laura started reading The September House, a haunted house horror with blood dripping down the walls and something creepy in the basement.

Rachel Harrison

Laura is very excited for Rachel Harrison’s upcoming release, Black Sheep.

Elspeth Barker

Laura is planning to read O Caledonia.

Daniel Kehlmann, Ross Benjamin

Laura is planning to read Tyll.

Donna Tartt

Laura aims to finally read The Secret History this year.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura, You may want to read that one during daylight hours and definitely avoid reading it if you’re near any scarecrows.

V. E. Schwab

Laura enjoyed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue because of its captivating story and well-developed characters.

Erin Morgenstern

Laura mentioned The Night Circus in comparison to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, highlighting its magical elements and intricate plot.

Laura mentioned Book Title2 in comparison to Book Title1.

Jenna Levine

Laura plans to give My Roommate is a Vampire a try after her library hold came in this morning.

Lee Mandelo

Laura has Summer Sons on her TBR stack for the weekend.

Megan Shepherd

Laura also has Malice House on her TBR stack for the weekend.

Anonymous

Laura found Book1 to be an engaging read with a well-developed plot.

Robert Jordan

Laura enjoyed Book2's vivid descriptions and strong character development.

Otto Penzler

Laura mentioned The Mysterious Bookshop as one of her favorites.

Ursula K. Le Guin

Laura recommends The Lathe of Heaven, available on audio without wait through Hoopla provided by many libraries.

Becky Chambers

Laura recommends other books in the series if you liked The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.

Markus Zusak

Laura mentioned books during bedtime.

Stephanie Kallos

Laura mentions this was a book club pick from some time ago.

Sarah Stewart Taylor

Laura thinks The Mountains Wild is not a cozy read, so it may not be suitable if you're looking for that genre.

Ursula K. Le Guin

Laura is looking forward to discussing The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin in the upcoming meeting.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Laura is personally very excited about 'Silver Nitrate' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia which released today.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned she enjoyed the book club social and encourages others to join the discussion.

William S. Cleveland

Laura mentioned data visualization in the discussion.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Laura enjoyed the complexities and depth of character development in War and Peace.

Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский

Laura was interested in potentially reading The Brothers Karamazov.

Georges Polti

Laura mentioned that Six-Thirty was a captivating read with a thrilling plot twist.

Thomas Love Peacock

Laura does not want any more nightmares and is relieved.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura asks about books that scream 'summer' and how reading habits change during the season.

Kenneth Grahame, Ernest H. Shepard

Laura described a dream day in her comments.

Julia Seales

Laura is planning to read A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales for her drive up to PA.

Jennifer Latham

Laura mentioned Dreamland Burning in a positive light, inviting all to discuss it at the meeting tomorrow at 10 am ET on Meet.

Edwidge Danticat

Laura mentioned she enjoyed Everything Inside and found it thought-provoking.

Sally Rooney, Alice Birch, Mark O'Rowe, Lenny Abrahamson

Laura mentioned Normal People was a captivating read and highly recommended it.

Brian Tracy

Laura mentioned that Less, recommended by Liz and Tommy, is the first book to be discussed in the book club later this year.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura shared some interesting bookish content with us.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura was impressed by the staff selections at Sherman's in Bar Harbor during her trip to Maine with Grace.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned Carolyn got a copy through her buy nothing group, and Claire also has a copy.

Anthony Horowitz

Laura recommends checking out The Magpie Murders adaptation, which she thinks is good and available through PBS/Masterpiece.

David Foster Wallace

Laura praised The Pale King for its insightful depiction of office life and compelling narrative.

Herman Melville

Laura mentioned Bartleby, the Scrivener in comparison to other works, emphasizing its unique take on workplace rebellion.

Catherynne M. Valente

Laura feels that a book about eating bread would be more useful than her cookbooks about baking bread.

Nicholas Binge

Laura plans to kick off the weekend with Ascension.

Ken Follett

Laura thinks The Pillars of the Earth is super long.

Jeff Kinney

Laura is glad that BOOK IT! (aka free pizza) is proving to be motivational.

James Baldwin

Laura mentioned Giovanni’s Room is up for discussion on 11/18.

Mohsin Hamid

Laura mentioned Exit West is up for discussion on 12/11.

Jane Austen

Laura enjoys *Pride & Prejudice* and its retellings, as well as the haters to lovers trope.

Ibi Aanu Zoboi

Laura prefers books like 'Pride' by Ibi Zoboi or 'Bridget Jones's Diary.'

Helen Fielding

Laura gravitates towards books like 'Bridget Jones's Diary.'

Aldous Huxley

Laura mentions Brave New World by Aldous Huxley in a discussion about dystopian novels.

Michael Dean

Laura also brings up 1984 by George Orwell when talking about classic dystopian works.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura's book buying habits are very aspirational.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura wishes to be the type of person who reads a specific type of book, but admits she only buys them without reading.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura and the team have read the whole thing, kind of.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Laura hasn't started Anna Karenina yet, but is impressed by others' progress.

Viet Thanh Nguyen

Laura will be discussing The Sympathizer on 10/8.

James Baldwin

Laura will be discussing Giovanni's Room on 11/18.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura disagrees with the idea of clients assigning book homework.

Frank Herbert

Laura thinks Book 4 is when the series really starts to pick up.

Jeff Kinney

Laura will be adding more details about BOOK IT later this week. Any questions can be thrown in this thread for address.

Lynsay Sands

Laura enjoys reading The Bromance Book Club series despite finding them cheesy.

Arts Council of Great Britain. Film & Video Library.

Laura heard the latest release is her best one yet, but needs to read 7 books first before getting to it.

Agatha Christie

Laura plans to tackle Agatha Christie’s works this year and has already read 20 of her novels/short story collections.

Emily St. John Mandel

Laura read Station Eleven prior to Covid and found the pandemic to be more of a catalyst for the story rather than the sole focus.

Jennifer Latham

Laura mentioned that the next book club meeting in June will discuss Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham.

Oscar Wilde

Laura highly recommended The Picture of Dorian Gray for its poignant exploration of vanity and morality.

James Baldwin

Laura praised Giovanni's Room for its powerful narrative on love and identity.

André Aciman

Laura found Call Me by Your Name to be a touching story of first love and self-discovery.

John Carreyrou

Laura really enjoyed Bad Blood, it was a captivating read.

Delia Owens

Laura enjoyed the beautiful prose and captivating story in Where the Crawdads Sing.

Kristin Hannah

Laura mentioned that she found The Nightingale to be a emotional and thought-provoking read.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned librarians are anti-late fees and may waive fees if asked.

Frank Herbert

Laura loved the intricate world-building and political intrigue in Dune.

Suzanne Collins

Laura felt The Hunger Games was gripping but not as complex as Dune.

Stephenie Meyer

Laura disliked the superficial romance and lack of depth in Twilight.

Ben H. Winters

Laura mentioned that a few folks are meeting on Thursday to discuss Underground Airlines. There's still time to read it if you'd like to join.

Celeste Ng

Laura mentioned Everything I Never Told You as one of the books read in the fiction book club.

Joseph Murphy

Laura mentioned The Power as one of the books read in the fiction book club.

Yaa Gyasi

Laura mentioned Homegoing as one of the books read in the fiction book club.

Kamila Shamsie

Laura mentioned Home Fire as one of the books read in the fiction book club.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby, praising its rich symbolism and complex characters.

Jane Austen

Laura mentioned Pride and Prejudice in comparison to The Great Gatsby, but did not provide specific comments.

Gina Wohlsdorf

Laura mentioned Security by Gina Wohlsdorf.

Barack Obama, Francisco José Ramos Mena, Efrén del Valle Peñamil, Marcos Pérez Sánchez, Carmen Mercedes Cáceres, Andrés Barba Muñiz

Laura enjoyed reading A Promised Land by Barack Obama, finding it insightful and well-written.

Michael Dean

Laura disliked 1984 by George Orwell, finding it bleak and unsettling.

Michael Dean

Laura mentioned that 1984 is a classic dystopian novel that still feels relevant today.

Aldous Huxley

Laura compared Brave New World to 1984, saying it offers a different take on dystopian societies.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura is considering writing a series about a beagle who solves crimes.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura enjoyed reading this book on Elyse's recommendation.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura found The Great Gatsby to be a timeless classic with captivating characters and beautiful prose.

Herman Melville

Laura thought Moby Dick was an interesting adventure story with detailed descriptions of whaling.

Sally Rooney, Alice Birch, Mark O'Rowe, Lenny Abrahamson

Laura is interested in Normal People.

Paul Kalanithi

Laura is considering Becoming.

Douglas Preston

Laura, I think you might like the series that starts with 'Relic'.

Grady Hendrix

Laura thought How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix was great, with a content warning for creepy evil puppets.

Charles Dickens

Laura recently finished reading Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and absolutely loved it.

Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский, Constance Garnett (translator), Robin Miller

Laura mentioned Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky in comparison to Great Expectations.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura didn't like most of the books read, hoping for a better outcome in 2023.

Jose Reynolds

Laura enjoys using her Kindle Oasis for its lightweight design and customizable features.

Corey Sandler

Laura also appreciates her Kobo ereader and its similarity to the Kindle Oasis.

Don DeLillo

Laura mentions the Libra as another model similar to the Kindle Oasis and Kobo.

Sarah Morgenthaler

Laura may enjoy <Mistletoe & Mr. Right> by Sarah Morgenthaler, available at bookshop.org

Kevin Kwan

Laura recommends Crazy Rich Asians trilogy for light and fun page-turners.

Rhys Bowen

Laura may enjoy the Her Royal Spyness series if she likes mysteries with a touch of romance.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Laura enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby, the storyline kept her engaged throughout the book.

Herman Melville

Laura found Moby Dick to be boring and hard to follow, she did not enjoy the book.

Amor Towles

Laura is interested in reading The Lincoln Highway soon.

Diana Gabaldon

Laura is slowly making it through the Outlander series, having read the first three books with a lot of pages.

Becky Chambers

Laura's favorite installment in the series is A Closed and Common Orbit.

Rivka Galchen

Laura invites you to join the discussion on Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka Galchen at 2 pm ET

Rivka Galchen

Laura delves into the themes of relationships, accusations, and witchcraft in the historical novel by Rivka Galchen.

Rivka Galchen

Laura mentioned the upcoming book club discussion on Thursday about 'Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch'.

Rivka Galchen

Laura asks if the audiobook of Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch features a single narrator or multiple narrators.

Kazuo Ishiguro

Laura and the book club will discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro at 2 pm ET / 12 pm MT on Zoom.

Kazuo Ishiguro

Laura is excited for the September book club discussion on Klara and the Sun.

Sally Rooney

Laura enjoyed Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney, she found it captivating and thought-provoking.

Angie Thomas

Laura mentioned that The Hate U Give is a powerful and timely book.

Drew Struzan

Laura praised Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for its captivating storytelling.

Harper Lee

Laura mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird in comparison to another book.

Corey Sandler

Laura received a Kobo from Viget for her Vigeversary last year.

Chinmayananda Swami.

Laura still has her Kindle.

Claire Heywood

Laura recommends Daughters of Sparta. Fans of Circe would probably enjoy this.

Rivka Galchen

Laura recommends Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch. Our October book club pick - look at me, reading ahead!

Robert W. Chambers

Laura recommends The King in Yellow. Brief collection of short stories.

Peter J. Carroll

Laura mentioned she wants to be a millionaire

Rivka Galchen

Laura is currently reading Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch for the October book club. She hopes to wrap it up tonight.

Kazuo Ishiguro

Laura is excited for the upcoming release of Klara and the Sun on 9/29.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Laura and the book club will discuss Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in the Zoom meeting today.

Becky Chambers

Laura shared a novella for consideration called A Psalm for the Wild-Built.

Becky Chambers

Laura recommends A Psalm for the Wild-Built as a new series starter that explores existential questions and relationships.

Becky Chambers

Laura suggests checking out The Long Way to Small, Angry Planet, the first book in the Wayfarers series.

Que Mai Phan Nguyen

Laura will lead the discussion on The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai during the zoom meeting today.

Frank Herbert

Laura enjoyed the complex narrative and world-building in Dune. She found the characters compelling and was captivated by the political intrigue.

George R. R. Martin

Laura was disappointed by the pacing and lack of closure in Game of Thrones. She felt the later seasons deviated too much from the books.

April Wilson

Laura highlighted McIntyre’s Books as a recommended bookshop to explore.

Morulaganyi Kgasa

Laura hasn't read YA but is pretty sure it's not YA.