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This isn’t my first rodeo…

It’s no secret to those who know me, even those who have barely rubbed elbows with me, that I Love My Library. I have fond memories of my childhood libraries, getting my first library card long before I could actually read, or for that matter, properly sign my name for it. In fact, I still have – and use – that library card (I once had my wallet stolen only to discover that the card had fallen out when I was stopped by a traffic cop mere hours before.) Though I am aggressively a Type-B personality, I have a habit of… running up to new librarians and giving a proper and enthusiastic – verging on derangement introduction. This is how I became friends with a lot of librarians. You see, So-Called Type-B’s aren’t masters of “networking” but sometimes my day-job merges with my personal life, and I find being audaciously friendly to civil servants very beneficial. So it happened, I’ve learned a few insider secrets. Librarians are incredibly cool, open-hearted, and creative individuals! Not to mention, almost all of them have beautifully curated #bookstagrams and are pros at getting the most highly sought after ARC’s (that is – “Advanced Review Copy”) and almost definitely all deserve a smoothie. (Or daiquiri. I guess daiquiris are technically smoothies.) As a devoted honoree librarian 📛 I want in on some of that action.

Anyway, my name is Lauren. I read. A LOT. I’m a good ole Cajun Girl, who parle un peu francais. I have a magnificent cat named Calzone. I love old things. I have a BFA in art! I’m an Aquarius. I like cute things. I talk a lot of shit and drink a lot of tea. I’m deeply devoted to writing things in my journals.