“Sometimes, family isn’t just what you’re born into—it’s also what you build in the aftermath of loss.”
― The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
― The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
“Learning the art of making an argument without yelling or screaming is something to behold. I’ve always dreamed of becoming the kind of person who can do that. Nothing feels like winning more than not losing your temper.”
― I'll Have What She's Having
― I'll Have What She's Having
“The people who don't get you are not your problem. Sitting around and thinking of all the people who don't love you or don't wanna hang out with you just diminishes your own light. Focus on where the light and love come from and park yourself in front of that. There are many moments in life when your own light is all you need.”
― I'll Have What She's Having
― I'll Have What She's Having
“Cats are more effective than any other medicine out there.”
― We'll Prescribe You a Cat
― We'll Prescribe You a Cat
“I'm lucky to have so much past, so many memories. It's a gift to age.”
― One Golden Summer
― One Golden Summer
Goodreads Librarians Group
— 324740 members
— last activity 0 minutes ago
Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more
Our Shared Shelf
— 222826 members
— last activity May 18, 2026 10:32AM
OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
The YA Dystopian Book Club
— 3042 members
— last activity Mar 10, 2026 11:24PM
Do you enjoy YA Dystopia novels? Then, this is the place for you. We have monthly group reads, RaR's, challenges, fun games, and lots of discussions. ...more
Dystopian Society
— 1177 members
— last activity 18 hours, 47 min ago
A book club for those of us who enjoy the Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian genre. Each month there will be a poll so we can find out what our next book wi ...more
The Gilmore Girls Book Club: A Stars Hollow Community
— 9636 members
— last activity 14 hours, 42 min ago
Welcome to The Gilmore Girls Book Club: A Stars Hollow Community — formerly known as The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge, and now a little bigger, a li ...more
Lauren’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Lauren’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Lauren
Lists liked by Lauren















































