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Lauren Conrad tries to move beyond reality TV with release of second book

Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010

Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010 07:03

Lauren Conrad

"Sweet Little Lies"

Lauren Conrad, former star of "The Hills," has broken away from the reality TV circuit, burst onto the fashion scene and is now working her way into the world of books.

Last year, she became the bestselling author of the "L.A. Candy" series.

In June 2009, Conrad released her first book, "L.A. Candy," and it became a New York Times best-seller.

The next book in the series, "Sweet Little Lies," was released this month.

"Sweet Little Lies" follows the plot of Conrad's previous book in which two girls, Jane and Scarlett, who move to L.A. to pursue school and work, are discovered by a producer and are cast for a new reality show.

The show unexpectedly rockets into fame, and the girls plus two other actresses, Madison and Gaby, have to deal with the newfound stardom.

In the last book, sweetheart Jane started dating her ex-boyfriend's best friend after a terrible break-up.

"Sweet Little Lies" opens with Jane recovering from the media backlash, Madison planning a scheme to take the main spot in the show, and Scarlett wondering where her friend went.

Most of the plot is predictable and infuriatingly juvenile, but the prose is almost perfect.

Conrad managed to keep me reading, possibly with the help of a good editor.

The book has a main theme, Jane trying to patch things up with her bad-boy boyfriend, but there are several side plots.

Madison plotting to get more spotlight, Scarlett trying to warm Jane of Madison's underlying intentions and a mysterious person threatening to show everyone what a monster Madison truly is.

Based off of Conrad's own experiences, these four girls try to live their lives under the direction of a producer who wants juicy scenes for the show.

"Sweet Little Lies" is a decent read, but it's definitely geared more toward younger readers and those who want to see a day in the life of a reality star.

Grade: C
 

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5 comments

Dan Q
Sat Feb 20 2010 00:43
In case anybody at this university has the same name and initials as I do, that person did not write the comment I left. I, Dan Q, did not attend this university. In fact, I been graduated from college and have a decent job. I'm just a person who found this article under Google News about Lauren Conrad, and expressed how I felt. No harm intended for anyone else named Dan Q attending this university.
Shannon E
Fri Feb 19 2010 12:25
Jordan is badass. suck on that dan q

Note: dorito crumbs are hard to get out of bean bag chairs...

Jeffrey Dahmer
Fri Feb 19 2010 10:54
Dan got owned.
Jordan M
Fri Feb 19 2010 10:50
Wow, Dan. You sound like you're currently sitting in a bean bag chair shamefully shoving Doritos down your thorat as you watch re-runs of the Jersey Shore. Yea she's in college, and the fact you call her out on it is borderline retarded behavior. She is writing for a college newspaper. Way to draw conclusions. Maybe those are Blue's Clues re-runs you're watching? Anyhow, did you attend college? My guess is no giving your lame attempt of defending Lauren Conrad. Oh you did attend college? Sounds like you've accomplished a lot with your degree since all you have better to do now is read the newspaper of your old alma mater and call its writers out on a book that you and I both know Lauren Conrad didn't actually write herself. Wow, you've succeeded a lot in life. I'm guessing you bounce at a night club on High Street (probably Vice) or work at GAP? Sure, there are lots of 20 somethings out there that like Lauren Conrad and that sadly results in people like you becoming so lazy and ignorant that you must abbreviate her name because those Doritos you just finished shoveling down your worthless throat left you too lazy to have any sense of self-respect. Way to display your ignorance for the world to see, "DQ". You're a man defending a book written by Lauren Conrad for Christ's sake. Grow up. She's doing her job. I'm betting you typed this on your Mac as you listened to your iPod and sipped Starbucks all while wondering why the world just won't accept you for who you are.
Dan Q
Thu Feb 18 2010 23:03
Wow, Celeste. You sound childish, grading books like you're in school. And what do you know, you're in college. There are lots of 20 somethings out there that like LC, who have more umph and excitement than you do. I'll bet you were a nerd in school, that's why you write for the lame ass school newspaper. You're probably just another Sarah Palin wannabe. The only thing good about college is the sex, and the wannabe dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnast who couldn't make it anywhere better.






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