Nothing like you ebook by lauren strasnick official. Pauls car smelled like sea air and stale smoke, and from his rearview hung a yellow and pink plastic lanyard that swayed with the breeze drifting in through the open car window. Aug 03, 2010 buy the paperback book nothing like you by lauren strasnick at indigo. Nothing like you is a heavy, but fantastic read that tackles the tough topic of loss and what it can do to a person. Holly is very obviously in a different state of mind during the book than her usual self. Sex, alcohol and grief mix with gentle humor to drive strasnicks first novel. When holly loses her virginity to paul, a guy she barely knows, she assumes. I liked lauren strasnicks debut nothing like you well enough, and i am always interested in the relationship between twins so i thought her and me and you would be a good choice. She wrote her first short story, yours truly, the girls from bunk six, in a clothbound 5x4 journal, in the fifth grade. Nothing like you isbn 9781416982654 pdf epub lauren.
Can you tell us a bit about the story and what inspired it. Congratulations on the publication of your novel, nothing like you. The plot was also about how keeping secrets can backfire and cause friendships to end and relationships to become much more complex. Nothing like you, book by lauren strasnick paperback. Hiding her biggest secret from her best friend, and trying her hardest to figure everything out on her own, hollys characterization is touching and well done. Nothing like you by lauren strasnick, paperback barnes. I made a choice, when i slept with paul, and continuing to have this secret relationship could either give me something to look forward to or bring my world crashing down. Will this be a year to remember or a year to forget. Lauren strasnick, author of 16 ways to break a heart out now. Quick q and as with lauren strasnick laurens crammed. It was an rwa romance writers of america rita award finalist in two categories.
Lauren strasnick six months after her mothers death, seventeenyearold holly finds some happiness in a secret affair with paul, a boy she barely knows, but after becoming friends with pauls girlfriend, saskia. But ever since hollys mom died six months ago, holly has been numb to the world, and shes getting desperate to feel something, anythingso when paul keeps. With shifting views of different people, readers will feel as though they are right there with holly, fighting the battles with her. This was supported by several passages in the book. Nothing like you chapter 1 we were parked at point dume, paul and i, the two of us tangled together, half dressed, half not. Nothing like you, lauren strasnicks debut novel, is relatively short, but packs one heck of a punch between its covers. Read the first 3 chapters of 16 ways to break a heart epic reads. The book was short and sweet, but it was almost too short. Buy a cheap copy of nothing like you book by lauren strasnick. Read on to find out her thoughts about nly, rare tidbits about her upcoming novel, and discover her sense of humor.
Then you were gone isbn 9781442427150 pdf epub lauren. Nothing like you by lauren strasnick fantastic fiction. Nothing like you epub lauren strasnick achat ebook. Then you were gone by lauren strasnick nook book ebook. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. She is the author of then you were gone, nothing like you, and her and me and you. Alan v40n1 the research connection ya lit as springboard for. Lauren strasnick reads and signs her young adult novel. Nothing like you book by lauren strasnick official. Their unemotional affair is kept secret because paul is already dating willowy beauty saskia. Nothing like you by lauren strasnick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Deb caletti, national book award finalist for honey, baby, sweetheart the fastpaced story will appeal to fans of meg cabot and sarah dessen. Nothing like you is a solid book, with an interesting, if not innovative story, and a main character that i really liked. After all, paul is too popular to even be speaking to hollyand he happens to have a longterm girlfriend, saskia.
Read nothing like you by lauren strasnick available from rakuten kobo. This acclaimed book by lauren strasnick is available at in several formats for your ereader. Buy the paperback book nothing like you by lauren strasnick at indigo. Feb 01, 2012 very internal, yet without feeling like readers are constantly in hollys head, the full emotional scale is splashed across the pages. This was my first experience with strasnicks work, but i do plan to read more of. Lauren strasnick is a graduate of the california institute of the arts mfa writing program. When holly loses her virginity to paul, a guy she barely knows, she assumes their encounter is a onenight stand. Nothing like you, by lauren strasnick, is more of a novella than a novel, clocking in at 38k words. In this book, the main character is a young girl who is dealing with the loss of a parent the same as. Then you were gone book by lauren strasnick official. Nothing like you im happy to be able to introduce lauren strasnick and her debut novel nothing like you. Nothing like you epub lauren strasnick achat ebook fnac.
In the tradition of reasons why, a suspenseful and heartwrenching novel from the author of nothing like you and her and me and you. Dont get me wrong, i really liked it and was able to read. Nothing like you ebook by lauren strasnick kobo edition. I had a draft in six weeks, spent three months revising, then. Even though its on the shorter side in length, strasnick packed a lot of valuable words and meaning into these pages. My debut novel, which was originally published in october 2009. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. While somewhat underwritten, yet rather repetitive, nothing like you is not a bad book. Sex, alcohol and grief mix with gentle humor to drive strasnick s first novel. Though lacking in a few areas, nothing like you is an emotional and gripping. Hannah moskowitz on the edge the writer the writer magazine. Lauren strasnicks debut novel, nothing like you, had me breathless by the end.
Two years ago, adriennes best friend walked out of. Holly hirsh, a senior, has not cried since her mother died six months ago. Oct 23, 2009 lauren strasnick critical studies mfa 05 wrote her first short story, yours truly, the girls from bunk six, in a clothbound 5. Strangely, this is both its strongest, and weakest, element. The pacing is a little off and i didnt necessarily think there was enough driving the story, but it was still an enjoyable read. In the book nothing like you, lauren strasnick constructs the theme of the story about keeping secrets. After all, paul is too popular to even be speaking. Nothing like you by lauren strasnick when holly loses her virginity to paul, a guy she barely knows, she assumes their encounter is a onenight stand. Nothing like you by lauren strasnick book cover, description, publication history. But ever since hollys mom died six months ago, holly has been numb to the world, and shes getting desperate to feel something, anythingso when paul keeps pursuing her. She cooks but wont eat and is anorexic, fred seems to be in denial about his sisters disorder. At age 19, she burst onto the scene with the cringeinducing book break. Nothing like you by lauren strasnick laurens crammed.
Adina takes advantage of her freedom by drinking in access while she eats close to nothing. Nothing like you ebok lauren strasnick 9781416986584. Holly feels nothing except a slight physical pain when she loses her virginity to classmate paul bennett in his car. Nothing like you has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. She is the author of then you were gone, nothing like you, and her and me. Oct 20, 2009 buy the kobo ebook book nothing like you by lauren strasnick at indigo. Nothing like you is candid and quickpaced, with characters you cant help but want the best for.
Nothing like you book by lauren strasnick official publisher. Nothing like you book by lauren strasnick 2 available. I dont say that about many books usually the qualms i have are that the book is too long, but i think an extra hundred pages would have done wonders for nothing like you. I never let anyone buy me anything but our eyes locked and the angels sang and i instantly knew i could love you. Nothing like you book by lauren strasnick thriftbooks.
Review nothing like you, lauren strasnicks debut novel, is relatively short, but packs one heck of a punch between its covers. Aug 03, 2009 lauren strasnick s debut novel, nothing like you, had me breathless by the end. Lee nothing like you por lauren strasnick disponible en rakuten kobo. Nothing like you ebook by lauren strasnick rakuten kobo. Paperback edition came out the following fall, 2010. Im lauren and ive written four books about deranged teenagers. Why the fascination with books primarily aimed at kids. Her and me and you simon pulse a launch party for local young adult author lauren strasnick and her second ya novel, her and me and you. If you like amy and rogers epic detour reclusive bibliophile.
Today i am so happy to share with you an interview with nlys author, the super cool lauren strasnick. Pauls real girlfriend is willowy and perfect and nothing like holly. Nothing like you ebook por lauren strasnick 9781416986584. Nothing like you is about high school senior, holly hirsh. It is a powerful read that will wreck your nerves, put them back together, and wreck them all over again. Holly is the girl that anyone can see a piece of herself in. Lauren strasnicks succinctness with words is still a relatively rare gift in ya lit. I read nothing like you really quickly in one night. Nothing like you by lauren strasnick overdrive rakuten. Im happy to be able to introduce lauren strasnick and her debut novel nothing like you.
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