Welcome to our LaurenConrad.com Book Club LIVE online book chat about Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games!

I hope everyone has finished the book. Wasn’t it so good? I really enjoyed it. Definitely a page-turner. Anyway, I’m looking forward to talking with all of you about the book today during the live chat. To get the chat started, answer the question below in the chat room. I will join the chat room at exactly 4pm PST with my answer and will begin taking questions too!

Here’s the first question:

Do you think the Hunger Games are fair?

Click here to join the chat room and answer the question listed above. Again, I’ll join the chat at 4pm PST on the dot.

*Note: You will be prompted to create a “username” for the chat room. The username will only be used while the chat is live. If you do not create a username, I will be unable to chat with you. You will also notice a small delay after you send your text into the chat. That’s normal!

The chat is now over, but feel free to continue the conversation in the comments below.

Also, do you have any suggestions for our next Book Club?

XO Lauren

P.S. In case you missed it, here is a recap of the chat... Take a look!

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How does everyone like The Hunger Games so far? I have to admit that I’ve been so enthralled I already read past Part 1! I suppose it’s safe to say it’s a real page-tuner. Nevertheless, today’s Book Club Q&A will focus on Part 1 of the book.

Here are a few reading questions for you to answer. These questions only cover Part 1 of the book, so if you’ve read beyond Part 1, please be sure to mark comments that might spoil the book for others with “SPOILER ALERT.”

Questions

1. Who is your favorite character so far?
2. Why do you think Katniss holds so much resentment towards her mother?
3. Do you think Peeta is really friend or foe to Katniss?

My Answers

1. My favorite character is Katniss (I’m sure that is the popular answer). I like that while she is a guarded person, as the reader we are allowed a unique view into her thoughts.
2. I think Katniss resented her mother because she has been forced to take over her role as care taker. Her mother seems emotionally unstable and unable to care for her children while Katniss is much more logical and isn’t controlled by her emotions.
3. I think whether Peeta is a friend or foe is unclear at this point. The story from their past where he gives Katniss the bread indicated that he is a kind person so I want to believe he is a friend. However, the circumstances are difficult and might change their relationship.

Leave your answers in the comments below!

Also, our Live Book Chat will be on December 19th at 4pm PST, so mark your calendar and be sure to finish reading the book by then! During my Book Chat you will have the opportunity to talk directly with me about the book. It's very fun! I’ll provide more details soon.

XO Lauren

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Our next LaurenConrad.com Book Club will be on The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I’m really looking forward to reading this book especially since the movie will be coming out early next year.
 
If you are going to participate in my book club on The Hunger Games, please read Part 1 of the book by November 30th.
 
On November 30th I will post couple reading questions for you to answer and I will announce the date of the book chat too!
 
Let if know if you will be joining me in reading The Hunger Games in the comments below.
 
XO Lauren
 
P.S. You can snag a copy of The Hunger Games here.

Photo: Scholastic

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I’m gearing up for the next LaurenConrad.com Book Club and would love to hear your requests for our next read.

Leave your suggestions in the comments below!

I will announce the new book next week.

XO Lauren

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Welcome to our LaurenConrad.com Book Club LIVE online book chat about Kathryn Stockett’s The Help!

I hope everyone has finished reading the book by now. Personally, I couldn’t put it down. The entire time I was sitting on the edge of my seat, dying to know what was going to happen next. Don’t you just love books like that? Anyway, I am very excited to talk about the book with all of you toady, so let’s get this chat started!

Here is the first question:

Do you think Minny went too far with Miss HIlly's pie?

Click here* to join the chat room and answer the question listed above.  I'll join the chat at 4pm PST!

*Note: You will be prompted to create a “username” for the chat room. The username will only be used while the chat is live. If you do not create a username, I will be unable to chat with you. This is our first time doing the chat using this format, so please forgive us for any small technical difficulties.

I’ll join the chat room in just a few minutes…

XO Lauren

UPDATE: Here's the full manuscript from the live chat... Thanks again for participating!

Hello Book Clubbers! Our LIVE online book chat for The Help will take place on Thursday, October 6th, at 4pm PST.

Here’s what to expect…

1. You will get to chat with me directly about the book.
2. On October 6th, I will send out an email notification (and a tweet) to remind you to log into your LaurenConrad.com account at 4pm PST (that’s Los Angeles time) to participate in our book chat.
3. Once you’re logged in, go to the Book Club post and click the link to join the chat. You will be taken to a new page where you will create a chat name and can then start posting your questions in the chat room!
4. I will sign on at 4pm PST and for 30 minutes I will be asking you reading questions and sharing my answers as well!
5. It’s going to be fun and it’s going to go by fast, so don’t be late! Have your reading questions prepared and I’ll do my best to answer you personally during the chat.

Mark your calendars for 4pm PST on October 6th and get excited!

XO Lauren

I have a confession: I already finished the book! I just couldn’t stop. Once I got to chapter 17 of The Help, I had to keep reading! Needless to say, today’s Book Club Q&A will focus on the first half of the novel. We will cover the other half during our Live Book Chat on October 6th at 4pm PST. 

Below, I have listed a few reading questions for you to answer regarding The Help. Again, these questions cover the first 17 chapters of the book. If you have read beyond these pages (like me), please be courteous to our fellow Book Club members and label any comments that might spoil the book for others with “SPOILER ALERT” at the beginning.

Questions

1. Which narrator do you resonate with the best?
2. Life has changed dramatically since the times in which this book is set. What part of 1960s life in Mississippi do you find most shocking?
3. Do you think personality is shaped by the times in which a person lives?

Here are my answers…

1. I personally related most to Skeeter. Both her personality and appearance make her so endearing to me. I also liked watching her grow as a person throughout this book.
2. The part of the book that affected me the most was when Skeeter was in the library and finds the book of Jim Crow laws. I actually began crying while reading this chapter (which was a little embarrassing considering I was on vacation by a pool...). The idea that not too long ago this was considered acceptable treatment towards others is so unimaginable to me.  
3. I think that views and opinions are influenced by your surroundings, but I don't think they define the person you are. Skeeter is a perfect example of this. She refused to accept what was perfectly acceptable to everyone else around her because she believed it was wrong.

Now it’s your turn to answer the 3 questions above in the comments below!

Our Live Book Chat will be on October 6th at 4pm PST, so mark your calendar. I'll fill you in on all the details soon!

Just be sure to finish reading the book in time for our chat!

XO Lauren

Photo: Photo by Dale Robinette – © DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Just wanted to remind everyone to read up to chapter 17 by September 20th so you can join our Q&A (question + answer session) about The Help.

Can’t wait to hear what you think about the book so far!

XO Lauren

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Hey everyone! Just a reminder to read up to chapter 17 by September 20th so you can join me for our Q&A (question + answer session) about our new  LaurenConrad.com Book Club  book, The Help.

I hope you’re enjoying the book so far!

XO Lauren

P.S. If you don’t have the book yet, you can order your copy of The Help here.

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Photo: Amazon

Our next LaurenConrad.com Book Club will be on Kathryn Stockett’s novel, The Help. I was thrilled when I saw all of your requests to read it in response to my post, Book Club: What’s Next?, because I’ve heard wonderful things about the book. Plus, the fact that a movie was recently released about it is another draw…

If you are going to participate in my book club on The Help, please read up to chapter 17 by September 20th.

On September 20th I will post a few reading questions for you to answer and I will announce the date of our online book chat!

Let me know if you will be reading The Help with me by leaving a comment below.

I’m excited to read The Help with you!

Happy reading!

XO Lauren

P.S. You can order your copy of The Help here.

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Photo: Amazon

I hope everyone enjoyed our first LaurenConrad.com Book Club on Bossypants! I had lovely time talking with all of you during the Live Book Chat and am already looking forward to our next online meet up…

I haven’t made a decision yet as to what our next book will be. There’s a lot of things I want to read right now, so it’s difficult to pick just one! Needless to say, I have been looking through all of your recommendations in the Forum and have a pretty good idea of what the next book will be...

Before I announce the next book, tell me what you’re reading right now in the comments below.

Also, what book would you like to read for our next Book Club?

I’ll announce the next book on Monday, August 22nd.

XO Lauren

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