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Jennifer Lauer

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Jennifer Lauer is the author of THE GIRL IN THE ZOO and THE STRANGE CHRONICLES: START SOMEWHERE, known for her distinctive blend of emotional depth and science fiction. Her writing explores the complexities of human relationships through the lens of speculative themes.

In addition to her novels, Lauer also writes for television and film, and hosts a podcast called THE STRANGE CHRONICLES. Lauer continues to carve out a unique space in genre fiction with her emotionally resonant storytelling.

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Average rating: 3.81 · 330 ratings · 101 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Girl in the Zoo 3.79 avg rating — 286 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Start Somewhere (The Strange Chronicles, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 37 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Anybody Anywhere (The Strange Chronicles Book 2) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Close to Om: Stretching Yoga from Your Mat to Your Life

by Andrea Marcum (Goodreads Author)

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The Reformatory

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The Man Who Tapped the Secrets of the Universe

by Glenn Clark

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Jennifer Lauer and 430 other people liked Roxane's review of The Favorites: "I loved this soapy, well-written, taut novel about a passionate pair of ice dancers across a several years of their personal and professional lives. Katarina Shaw is a talented ice dancer who partners with Heath Rocha, a young man with a difficult pa" Read more of this review »
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