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This book chronicles the life of Elsa Emerson/ Laura Lamont in Hollywood. I liked her character‘s growth and her relationships with her family members, both in Wisconsin and Hollywood. There are issues of the real versus the reel, homosexuality, love, and how family and the film industry function. But I still felt something was missing. Maybe it was too much to cover or not enough about the thoughts of other characters. #booked2020 #setinhollywood

Really excited about all my choices in newest book haul, but this book immediately goes to the top of my TBR. Starts off in the 1920‘s and the main character is from one of my favorite places in Wisconsin 😍

When your have not had a blind date in a whole year! I need to go back to Barnes and noble and find a new date! #booknerd #iammelissatoro #barnesandnoble

Another #TBRsomeday
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Supposed to be messin' with that bubble wrap, but instead I picked this out of a box I already packed and I've been here ever since.

A fascinating snapshot of old Hollywood glamour and one young actress navigating through it. It follows her life across several decades and the people who weave in and out of it, touching on family dynamics and identity or the construction of identity along the way.

This book may be a 5 star for me. I love this golden age of Hollywood story, and now I'm intrigued with the woman who was part of the inspiration for it-Jennifer Jones.
I'm just so sad it's over 💕😭👍🏻

Good book for fans of the silver screen and especially classic movies. An easy read.

Dating in the city isn't so tough.

A beautiful, literary fifty-plus year saga of girl from Door County named Elsa who became Laura Lamont of old Hollywood. Straub's other, The Vacationers, was one of my 2015 favorites. I can't wait to read Modern Lovers which released just recently. For fans of Lily King, Lorrie Moore, Alice Munro.

New book and an epic Starbucks fail. #learn

I need nothing more than a book and a pool.

Bought two copies.