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Lauren Sheridan

Lauren Sheridan

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  • Casa de Caramelo / the Candy HousePositive Sentiment
    Casa de Caramelo / the Candy House

    Jennifer Egan

    Lauren is enjoying The Candy House by Jennifer Egan, finding the futuristic tech giants theme and unique narrative structure captivating.

  • Library holdings.Neutral Sentiment
    Library holdings.

    Cornwall Family History Society.

    Lauren is intrigued by the mysterious billionaire's habit of picking up library holds.

  • How to Stop TimePositive Sentiment
    How to Stop Time

    Matt Haig

    Lauren is currently enjoying How to Stop Time by Matt Haig, finding it to be an easy and likable read.

  • Parable of the sowerPositive Sentiment
    Parable of the sower

    Octavia E. Butler

    Lauren enjoyed reading Parable of the Sower this year, but it had a lasting impact on them, requiring a shift to lighter reads.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren is interested in exploring other Octavia Butler titles recommended by the reader.

  • The Cat Who Could Read BackwardsNeutral Sentiment
    The Cat Who Could Read Backwards

    Jean Little

    Lauren might give 'The Cat Who Could Read Backwards' a try despite the fluffy murder mystery recommendations.

  • Assaulted CaramelNeutral Sentiment
    Assaulted Caramel

    Amanda Flower

    Lauren's favorite so far among the recommended fluffy murder mysteries is 'Assaulted Caramel'.

  • The puzzle master.Positive Sentiment
    The puzzle master.

    Lauren finds The Puzzle Master very good and has placed a hold.

  • ArtemisPositive Sentiment
    Artemis

    Andy Weir

    Lauren is reading Artemis by Andy Weir and told her mom it's about people who live on the moon.

  • The MartianNeutral Sentiment
    The Martian

    Andy Weir

    Lauren mentioned The Martian in relation to Artemis, but no additional comments provided.

  • Blind AssassinNegative Sentiment
    Blind Assassin

    Margaret Atwood

    Lauren found Blind Assassin to be an arduous journey, taking 6 weeks and 4 loans across 2 library cards. The ending was underwhelming.

  • The ComediesNeutral Sentiment
    The Comedies

    William Shakespeare

    Lauren liked The Measure and opinions were divided.

  • Lingua vigetNeutral Sentiment
    Lingua viget

    Lauren wonders how the national numbers compare to the Viget book research that was done a while back.

  • The CircleNeutral Sentiment
    The Circle

    Dave Eggers

    Lauren mentioned that The Every is a follow-up to The Circle, but did not provide further comments on it.

  • Six wakesPositive Sentiment
    Six wakes

    Mur Lafferty

    Lauren borrowed Six Wakes last night and found a surprise Vigety logo inside.

  • Banana Cream Pie MurderPositive Sentiment
    Banana Cream Pie Murder

    Joanne Fluke

    Lauren found the idea of Banana Cream Pie Murder intriguing and thinks it would be a unique murder weapon.

  • Midnight LibraryPositive Sentiment
    Midnight Library

    Matt Haig

    Lauren loved The Midnight Library and is curious to hear Analisa's thoughts.

  • Book-it!Positive Sentiment
    Book-it!

    Michael Danes

    Lauren thanks BOOKIT (aka Laura) for opening her eyes to new sources of book recommendations.

  • Dark matterPositive Sentiment
    Dark matter

    Blake Crouch

    Lauren enjoyed Dark Matter, a sci-fi thriller involving the multiverse.

  • Ready Player OneNeutral Sentiment
    Ready Player One

    Ernest Cline

    Lauren found Ready Player One good, more enjoyable for fans of 80's pop culture, video games, and geek culture.

  • The MotherNeutral Sentiment
    The Mother

    B.L. Blanchard

    Lauren just started The Mother, the follow-up to The Peacekeeper, recommended as her favorite of 2022.

  • Never FinishedNeutral Sentiment
    Never Finished

    David Goggins

    Lauren is finally listening to Finish, recommended by Laura during the progress not perfectionism GOOD Talk.

  • The CirclePositive Sentiment
    The Circle

    Dave Eggers

    Lauren finished The Circle by Dave Eggers last week and appreciated its tech dystopia story that reinforced her minimal social media use. She liked the unexpected ending.

  • Dark matterPositive Sentiment
    Dark matter

    Blake Crouch

    Lauren just started Dark Matter and likes it so far, enjoying the sci-fi premise about a man waking up in an alternate reality as a famous physicist.

  • Road to NowhereNeutral Sentiment
    Road to Nowhere

    Christopher Pike

    Lauren is currently on book 3 of Road to Nowhere series. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic midwest US and explores themes of identity, gender, sexuality, and more.

  • How to Buy a PlanetPositive Sentiment
    How to Buy a Planet

    D. A. Holdsworth

    Lauren found How to Buy a Planet to be a fun, cute, light read.

  • The Extinction TrialsPositive Sentiment
    The Extinction Trials

    A.G. Riddle

    Lauren enjoyed The Extinction Trials for its sci fi elements.

  • Opium and AbsinthePositive Sentiment
    Opium and Absinthe

    Lydia Kang

    Lauren recently liked Lydia Kang's book Opium and Absinthe.

  • The impossible girlPositive Sentiment
    The impossible girl

    Lydia Kang

    Lauren finished reading Lydia Kang's book The Impossible Girl this morning.

  • The ComediesNeutral Sentiment
    The Comedies

    William Shakespeare

    Lauren liked The Measure and thinks it would appeal to fans of How to be Remembered.

  • The Invisible Life of Addie LarueNeutral Sentiment
    The Invisible Life of Addie Larue

    V. E. Schwab

    Lauren mentioned The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, pointing out similarities in concept to How to be Remembered.

  • Berry PickersPositive Sentiment
    Berry Pickers

    William Lobb

    Lauren enjoyed reading The Berry Pickers, despite some frustrations with plot and character details. She also appreciated the opportunity to discuss the book with a friend who recommended it.

  • Blind AssassinPositive Sentiment
    Blind Assassin

    Margaret Atwood

    Lauren is currently enjoying reading Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood, though finding it quite long.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren enjoys the realistic world of this near-future fiction with a mildly supernatural element, offering commentary on modern human life.

  • The blind assassinNegative Sentiment
    The blind assassin

    Margaret Atwood

    Lauren is enjoying The Blind Assassin but is annoyed that a Google result preview spoiled a big twist.

  • Camp ZeroPositive Sentiment
    Camp Zero

    Michelle Sterling

    Lauren is enjoying Camp Zero, recommended by Cindy.

  • An Absolutely Remarkable ThingPositive Sentiment
    An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

    Hank Green

    Lauren is intrigued by An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, a sci-fi novel that explores the emergence of two sides in humanity when faced with a new unknown threat.

  • Snow crashNeutral Sentiment
    Snow crash

    Neal Stephenson

    Lauren found Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson to be an intriguing read, particularly enjoying the comparisons between past accounts of future tech and the evolving world.

  • Annie JohnNegative Sentiment
    Annie John

    Jamaica Kincaid

    Lauren noticed Annie hated it and others possibly felt the same, recalling she just couldn't get into it.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren mentions a comparison between the accuracy of a PEN and a FLOPPY PACK OF SAUSAGES.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren mentioned losing a cute book tracking card and has been scrawling her progress underneath her signature.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren is determined to finish any book she starts and wants to be able to say she read it when people mention the title.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren explored Sherman's bookstore in Freeport, ME, browsing books for inspiration amidst Maine souvenirs.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren recommends not letting your ever-growing backlog of books create a chasm between you and your book BFF/soulmate.

  • Slow BurnPositive Sentiment
    Slow Burn

    Julie Garwood

    Lauren is currently reading Slow Burn, an anthology of household horror, made by a friend and her friends. She helped with typesetting and layout, and enjoys the spooky vibes.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren appreciates Cindy's opinion on the book and mentions her struggles with focusing on reading.

  • Kindle life.Neutral Sentiment
    Kindle life.

    Chinmayananda Swami.

    Lauren prefers reading on Kindle for convenience and accessibility.

  • Rom-Com AgendaNeutral Sentiment
    Rom-Com Agenda

    Jayne Denker

    Lauren suggests considering the situation as a potential romantic comedy scenario with unknown outcomes.

  • Kindle life.Positive Sentiment
    Kindle life.

    Chinmayananda Swami.

    Lauren enjoys the challenges on Kindle, especially the new badges, which keep her engaged and coming back for more.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Lauren read 'What to the Slave is the Fourth of July' by Frederick Douglass this week.