Lauren Conrad's Blog: Book Tour Dates

I am excited to announce my book tour schedule for the 2nd book in my LA Candy series, "Sweet Little Lies".

I will be meeting fans and will autograph copies of my books.

If you plan on attending one of the book signings, please check with the book store in advance.

* Most of the stores will require you to have a ticket to get into the signing.

* Most of the stores will require you to purchase my book from their store,

either at the event or from their website.

* Unfortunately, no photos, memorabilia, or other items may be taken through the signing line. This slows down the line, and I want to make sure everyone gets their book signed.

* Some stores will allow photographs to be taken from the audience.

Hope to see you at one of these events:

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

BARNES & NOBLE / Tribeca

97 Warren St., New York, NY 212-587-5389

　

Thursday, February 04, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

BARNES & NOBLE / Country Glen Center

91 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 516-741-9850

Friday, February 05, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

BARNES & NOBLE / Prudential Center

800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 617-247-6959

Saturday, February 06, 2010 -- 2:00 PM

BARNES & NOBLE / The Court @ Oxford Valley

210 Commerce Blvd., Fairless Hills, PA 215-269-0442

Sunday, February 07, 2010 -- 2:00 PM

BORDERS

11054 Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA 703-359-8420

Monday, February 08, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

RAINY DAY BOOKS / *Off site event at Petaluma HS

201 Fair Street Petaluma, CA 913-384-3126

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

BORDERS

600 North Orlando Ave. Winter Park, FL 407-647-3300

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

BOOKS & BOOKS / Bal Harbour Shops

9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, FL 305-864-4241

Friday, February 12, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

TATTERED COVER

9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, CO 303-470-7050

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

COPPERFIELD’S / *Off site event at Petaluma HS

201 Fair Street Petaluma, CA 707-762-0563

Thursday, February 18, 2010 -- 7:00 PM

BARNES AND NOBLE / The Grove at Farmers Market

189 Grove Drive Suite K 30, Los Angeles, CA 323-525-0270

The Cast Of L.A. Candy: Here's Our Picks

Although Lauren Conrad’s fiction novel “L.A. Candy” is still in the process of being adapted for the big screen, we thought we would help the process along by submitting our picks for a possible cast. Since the thinly veiled novel borrows heavily from Lauren’s “Hills” life — including many of her former costars — we figured we would use her California pals as a reference for our "L.A. Candy" venture on the HC Casting Couch.

JANE: The star of the book and its reality show is “fresh, innocent,” L.A. newcomer Jane Roberts. Lauren look-a-like Sara Paxton is an option we’d like to see put on Jane's heels. Sara’s reign on “The Beautiful Life” was cut way too short, but the fresh-faced blond proved that she can definitely pull-off innocent-bombshell with ease. With “New Moon” under her belt, and “The Runaways” and “Eclipse” due out in 2010, Dakota Fanning has secured herself as a teen to watch and we think its time she does a teen flick. The actress could not only handle the transition from naïve newbie to reality queen, but her star-powered name could also bring some real weight to the movie.

MADISON: Former “Mean Girl” Lindsay Lohan or the princess of East High, Ashley Tisdale, would be perfect as Madison: a power hungry blond who feeds gossip about Jane to a tabloid. (Ring any bells, Heidi?)

BRADEN: And for Jane’s sweet guy friend/ crush (whom we think is referring to Brody Jenner)? “90210” cutie Matt Lanter or Bella’s “New Moon” bestie, Taylor Lautner, would fit the bill.

Check out the rest of our match-ups:

Credit: Hollywood Crush

Kristin Cavallari: Fit and Fabulous

Keeping up on her sexy figure, Kristin Cavallari ventured out for a workout session at her local gym in Brentwood, California on Thursday (December 10).

Doing her best to stay warm in the chillier-than-usual west coast winter weather, the “Hills” hottie and her gal pal hammed it up for paparazzi as they quickly ran out to their nearby car.

Meanwhile, Miss Cavallari was recently asked by MTV News who she’d like to see play her character in Lauren Conrad’s book turned movie “L.A. Candy”.

Kristin tells, “Oh lord! I don’t know if anyone can hold up to that! It’s a tough job. I don’t know if we’re going off age. I mean ... I don’t know. If we’re not going off age, I would say ... I mean, I love Cameron Diaz.”

“That’s who I would want to play in a movie,” Cavallari continued. “So if she could that for me, that would be great.”

Credit: Celebrity Gossip

Lauren Conrad To Pen Style Guide

She’s a successful TV star, fashion designer and fiction writer, but she hasn’t written a book on style — until now. Lauren Conrad will unveil her top style tips in Lauren Conrad Style, to be published by Harper Collins in the fall of 2010. The book will not only feature new and never-before-seen photos of the fashion icon, but the former MTV “Hills” star will show readers exactly how to interpret her classic and cool style into their lives. “I am really excited to write a style guide,” said Conrad, who designs an affordable clothing line for Kohl’s, in a release. “I think fashion should be fun and reflective of who you are. When you wear clothes you feel good in, it shows in everything you do. I know this guide will offer simple, practical tips to help anyone look fabulous.” This year, Lauren released her first book L.A. Candy, which was a #1 New York Times bestseller; her follow-up novel, Sweet Little Lies, goes on sale Feb. 2, 2010 (for more information on Sweet Little Lies and Lauren’s 10-city book tour, go to harperteen.com).

Credit: People StyleWatch

Lauren Conrad: Staples Center Sexy

Venturing out for a night on the town, Lauren Conrad was among the stars attending the SBE’s launch of Hyde Lounge at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday (November 6).

The former MTV reality star looked sexy in a sheer white top with tight black leather pants as she posed for a few pictures before joining up with fellow guests including her former “Hills” BFF/roomie Lauren “Lo” Bosworth.

As for Miss Conrad’s recent work endeavors, she’s been slowly moving along with the process of turning her best-selling “LA Candy” book into a movie.

Talking about the process with MTV, LC recently said, “You know what — in our initial meeting when I was really trying to get the point across of what I wanted this movie to be about, I was saying Hollywood isn’t normal. When you live in Hollywood, you feel like you live in a crazy world.”

“I told them one thing I wanted to capture was that moment when you’re inside a swarm of 20 paparazzi and you can’t move and you don’t know what to do and it’s terrifying,” she said. “And I don’t think anyone’s ever illustrated that before.”

Credit: Celebrity Gossip

LaurenConrad "Hyde plus Laaaaaakers!!" about 9 hours ago from TwitPic

Lo Bosworth: Not Starring In L.A. Candy Movie

Reports of Lo Bosworth starring in the movie adaptation of Lauren Conrad's novel, L.A. Candy, have been greatly exaggerated.

Lauren was quoted recently saying that not only has Lo taken acting classes, but that Lo was also her first pick for the flick. L.A. Candy is being made for the big screen by the producers of Twilight.

"It was more of a joke than anything," Lo explained to us the other day at Jumpstart and the Pearson Foundation's National Read for the Record Day event in L.A.

"We were on the red carpet together and they were like, 'Who do you want to be in the movie?'" she said. "I would love to make a cameo, but I don't think I could handle a big role because I'm not an actress. A cameo would be really fun."

Not so fun anymore? The Hills…

"For me, it's turned into much more of a job," Lo griped about MTV's pseudo-reality series. "Before, it was a lot of fun for me. Now it's kind of like a daily grind where before it was lighthearted and easy."

Her future with the show is up in the air.

"I haven't totally decided," Lo said when asked about signing up for another season. "I have some other projects that I'm working on."

Credit: E! Online

BOOK TOUR: Sugar & Spice, LC Style

Lauren Conrad's book tour schedule for Sugar & Spice and Lauren Conrad Style is set for October 2010. Lauren will be available for book signings at the locations and dates listed below. Contact the bookstore for more information about events.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Barnes & Noble Upper East Side, New York, NY

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Bookends, Ridgewood, NJ

Friday, October 8, 2010 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble at the Grove, Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 2 pm
Borders, Redmond, WA

Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 2 pm
Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ

Monday, October 11, 2010 at TBD
Cal Berkeley Bookstore, Berkeley, CA

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 6 pm
B&N Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 6 pm
Borders Preston Road, Dallas, TX

Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble, Alpharetta, GA

Friday, October 22, 2010 at 5 pm
Sam’s Club, Metairie, LA

Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2 pm
Barnes & Noble, Cary, NC

 Credit: Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad Has a Really Awesome Muse

Lauren Conrad may not have the best taste in boys or former besties, but she sure knows how to pick a muse.

Nope, it's not Hemingway or F. Scott Fitzgerald who moves her. The Hills hottie and L.A. Candy author gets her literary inspiration from none other than E!'s own Chelsea Handler.

"I love people who can bring their voice into the story," the starlet told OK! magazine this past weekend. "I just read both of Chelsea Handler's books and I love them because you can hear her voice in there. I think that's really great that you bring personality to story."

Ironically, one of L.C.'s frenemies, Kristin Cavallari appears on Chelsea Lately this week accusing Conrad of not having a personality.

Credit: E! Online

Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth: Barneys Babes

Enjoying a refreshing retail excursion, Lauren Conrad teamed up with Lauren Bosworth for a visit to Barneys New York in Beverly Hills on Tuesday (July 28).

After checking out the upscale department store’s selections, the MTV reality star gal pals toted a few large shopping bags of purchases out to their nearby car.

As previously reported by Gossip Center, Miss Conrad is currently eyeing the producer role as she tries to get L.A. Candy adapted for the big screen.

Talking about the former MTV reality star’s hopes, a source tells People magazine: “Lauren’s goal is to get into producing – it always was. It was always to make L.A. Candy into a film or TV show. She’s been in talks about it”

Credit: Celebrity Gossip

Hollywood may take bite of Lauren's 'Candy'

If you need your fix of Lauren Conrad now that she'll no longer be appearing on The Hills, cross your fingers: She could be coming to a big screen near you.

The former reality star has revealed that a celluloid adaptation of her roman à clef novel, L.A. Candy, could be in the works very soon.

"We're hoping for a movie deal," Conrad told us while hosting the Pool After Dark party at Harrah's. "I'm working on [adapting the book for the movies] right now, but I don't want to commit to anything until I see all my options. We have had a lot of exciting news in that respect, though."

As for casting, Conrad has no clue. "I haven't even thought about it," she confessed. And we know what that means - Conrad could be playing ... herself! Er, we mean the protagonist, Jane Roberts - a girl who moves to Hollywood, gets her own reality show and ends up working at an events company, à la Conrad herself.

But is LC writing her own stories? Frenemy - and former Laguna Beach co-star Kristin Cavallari - recently said she thought "L.A. Candy" may have been ghostwritten. "Lauren says she wrote it, but I don't know," Cavallari laughed. "Writing a book is not so easy."

A stone-faced Conrad retaliated: "I wrote my book, and I don't really feel the need to defend it. I've been writing forever. I have never written anything professionally before, so this was a big step for me. [Writing] was always my best subject in school, and it's something I've always loved to do.”

Credit: NY Daily News

Whitney & Nick: Miami Romance

Has Whitney finally moved on from bad boy, Jay Lyons? Sure looks that way! Whitney had a busy week in Miami, showing her face at several different fashion shows. But she managed to find some time for a special guy. His name seems to be Nick Scapa - but it hasn't been confirmed. I did some reasearch and came across his Myspace page where I found this picture of the two:

These pictures below were released by Startracks Photos of Nick Scapa and Whitney at the Florida Room in Miami on July 16th. And they seemed to be attatched at the hip, literally. The next day, the Miami New Times Blog reported that she had been canoodling with someone for the City cameras.

Now there has been yet another sighting of the twosome by Pacific Coast News. Earlier today, they reported that Whit was spotted by the pool reading L.A. Candy and... enjoying some down time with a mystery male. It sure looks like him Nick Scapa to me.. see for yourself - check out the picture here!

Here's some video of Whitney enjoying the beach in Miami:

Book News: Lauren Conrad's Got a Dark Side?!

Lauren Conrad says she's planning on penning a spinoff of her L.A. Candy novels.

"I'm going to take Madison from the book and do a darker series," she told me the other night the Hills finale party. "I already wrote a little bit and it was really fun."

L.A. Candy focuses on Jane Roberts, a young woman who moves to Hollywood, gets a job with an events planner and eventually lands her own reality show. Like Conrad, Jane isn't always happy with her fame and the attention it brings. (FYI: She just completed writing third installment of the Candy trilogy).

"I think it would be really fun to do it the other way, with someone who loves it," Conrad explained. "Someone who loves the fame and plays that game well."

As for those plans to turn L.A. Candy into a movie, Conrad sighed, "It's a very slow process."

Credit: E! Online

Krsitin Cavallari: Not One, But Two Hills Seasons

Kristin Cavallari is so the new Lauren Conrad of The Hills.

How else do you explain Cavallari getting a two-season deal on MTV's hit pseudo-reality show?

That's right. Cavallari, 22, told us yesterday she'll be around a lot longer than the 10 episodes that were originally announced.

"I'm signed for two seasons," she said while promoting her new DVD flick Van Wilder Freshman Year at the Jack LaLanne juicer-sponsored Silver Spoon House in Malibu. "We'll see how it goes, but that's probably all I'll really want to do."

But it's not like Cavallari wants to be Conrad 2.0…

Cavallari said she has no plans to try to knock Conrad's young adult novel L.A. Candy off the New York Times best-seller list. "It hasn't even crossed my mind, she said when asked if she has similar literary aspirations. "So I don't think so."

Meanwhile, Cavallari also revealed that she put on a little too much weight while filming Van Wilder. "I had been in Atlanta for two months, eating fast food and whatever the hell I wanted," she explained. "I completely let myself go."

For a lingerie scene, she begged the filmmakers to let her wear a corset. "They wouldn't let me," she said. "They ended up having to cut the scene down a lot. Not kidding. It's a lot shorter than it was supposed to be. I was definitely 10 pounds heavier."

Credit: E! Online

Lauren Conrad: Associated Press Interview

NEW YORK — Lauren Conrad wants to be known as more than just the former star of MTV’s The Hills. And now she is.

Her first book for teens, L.A. Candy, has topped The New York Times best-seller list for children’s chapter books for two straight weeks.

Conrad, 23, who left the show in May, has a deal to write two more books about the characters. She talked with The Associated Press about L.A. Candy, paparazzi and frenemy Heidi Montag Pratt’s faith.

AP: People are going to read this book and look for similarities in your life but you say it’s fiction, right?

Conrad: It’s very similar to my lifestyle and the experience that I went through as far as, you know, emotionally and just the changes that just happened in my life but as far as specific experiences it’s different. All the things that happened in this book were made up.

AP: What did you learn about writing a book?

Conrad: The deadlines can be stressful because it’s kind of a forced creativity. You want to take your time and the publisher’s like, ‘Yeah, but we’re gonna need it in like a week.’ I kind of felt my first draft needed to be perfect, and I learned as I went along you can make changes and figure it out along the way.

AP: Heidi Montag Pratt was very vocal about her faith on “I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here,” which we never saw on “The Hills.” Was she always that religious when you were roommates?

Conrad: She was religious definitely. I don’t think she was as vocal about it but, yeah, I remember she usually had a Bible by her bed.

AP: There are pictures of you every week in the tabloids. Do you feel a pressure to always look presentable when you leave the house?

Conrad: I used to get stressed over it. I moved actually to a different area. In our old home we had anywhere up to six cars waiting full of photographers outside. If I wanted to walk my dog, run out to the grocery store real quick, it was like a thing. I remember there were days I felt I couldn’t leave the house ... I don’t really care as much anymore.

AP: What’s it like to be in line at the grocery store and see your face on the cover of a magazine?

Conrad: I try to ignore it unless it says something bad and then I’m like, ‘Bummer! I just wanted to get produce.’ (Laughs.)

AP: At what point did you realize with all the things you’ve gotten to do that your life had taken an extraordinary turn?

Conrad: It still surprises me every day. It’s still surreal. You can’t help but feel lucky that I got to do so much for just being me.

AP: You have a deal to write two more books but what else do you want to do?

Conrad: I really, really want to produce. That’s the top of my to-do list.

AP: Do you keep in touch with anyone from “The Hills”?

Conrad: Lo (Lauren Bosworth) is still my roommate and I speak regularly with Stephanie Pratt (Spencer Pratt’s sister) and Whitney Port is a very good friend.

Credit: San Francisco Chronicle

Lauren Conrad: 'The Hills' To Hollywood Mogul

What began as a reality television gig on “Laguna Beach” has turned into a full-fledged multifaceted career, and Lauren Conrad is counting her lucky stars.

The “Hills” babe left her MTV roots to pursue writing bestselling books and designing clothes and it has definitely panned out for her.

Of her first novel “LA Candy,” Conrad explained, "I didn't take anything specifically that happened to me. The only thing that I did was ... it was a way to show not necessarily me, but just the other side of being on a show like ours. For everyone that's done it, I think you see one side and you don't see the other. It's kind of an interesting story to tell."

As for her LC Lauren Conrad clothing brand with Kohl’s, "It's very much a California brand. It's all about incorporating new trends and putting our own twist on it — relaxed cool without trying too hard.”

Credit: MTV / Celebrity Gossip

Lauren Conrad: Myspace Blog

New York Times Best Seller....Yay!!
Current Mood: Excited

A Big THANK YOU to everyone who bought my book. It has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for 2 weeks and this week it's #1..... YAY! This is such an honor!! I really appreciate everyone's support and nice comments about the book.

My next book should be released sometime in February and there will be another book tour. I will keep you all posted.

Credit: Lauren Conrad's Myspace

L.A. Candy Hits Best-Seller List

She said goodbye to The Hills but Lauren Conrad is still a fan favorite: Her debut novel, L.A. Candy, has topped the New York Times Best Seller list two weeks in a row.

“If someone said to me five years ago when this all started that I would one day make the New York Times Best Seller list I wouldn’t have believed it,” Conrad tells People exclusively. “I am so honored that it is now a reality.”

The novel, loosely based on Conrad’s own life, follows of Jane Roberts, a 19-year-old girl who moves to Hollywood and ends up as the star of her own reality show.

Although Conrad is used to the spotlight, she’s still in awe over her literary accomplishment, “It was such a compliment to be included in something with such established names.”

L.A. Candy, which hit shelves June 16, is the first in a three-book deal for the reality TV star.

Credit: People

Lauren Conrad: Her Future, Kohls Line, and L.A.Candy

Congratulations on your new book, L.A. Candy! Sounds like a great read and interesting storyline. Most celebrities write non-fiction, what brought you to the idea of taking your reality show experience and turning into a fictional story?

I played around with many ideas for a book. first I wanted to write a “how to date” book. but after speaking with Harper Collins we really narrowed it down and decided for my first book it would be best to write what I know.

Are there any plans for this book to be a part of a series?

Yes I already completed the first draft for my second novel. There will be 3 in the series.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your Hollywood and Laguna Beach experience?

To stay true to who you are and follow your dreams.

Did you have acting aspirations or did the Laguna Beach show find you?

No I never wanted to be an actress and still don’t. The producers at MTV found me at my high school.

We hear you have a clothing line going to Kohls. What type of style is it and for what age?

Yes the line will be out in October and I am so excited. It has a bit of everything from t shirts to dresses to blazers and jeans.

You have a terrific fashion sense. What is the one must have piece for the summer?

I think a great dress that can take you to the beach when paired with flats and take you to dinner when paired with heels is always a must.

Our readers are always interested in new music. What type of music do you listen to today and any particular bands or artists you like right now?

I like the site Pandora.com for music

How do you stay grounded and good in the fast moving world of L.A.?

I am still close with the friends I grew up with and my family. Never forget your roots.

Credit: Feeling The Vibe Magazine

Lauren Conrad and her off-camera life

Now that Lauren Conrad's done her book tour, and doesn't plan on doing any filming for The Hills in the near future, Lauren's taking some well-deserved time off and just enjoying life. So far, Lauren's spending more time with her boyfriend Kyle Howard. Whether it's a pool party, or going to the club, the former MTV starlet's determined to spend more time with her boyfriend than ever before.

Lauren loves not having cameras follow her every move, or have producers plan her days out for her. The only thing Lauren has to contend with now is the paparazzi, still getting priceless pictures of her. Also off-camera, Lauren's working on the first-draft for the second installment of her new LA Candy teen novel, and working on developing it into a TV series. As far as fashion goes, Lauren Conrad is getting ready to launch her new line at Kohl's, coming in October. Along with Kohl's, Lauren desires to resurrect her original Lauren Conrad Collection.

Credit: Daniel Quintanilla for The Examiner

L.A. Candy - The Reviews Are In

It's official. The world - for the most part - loves Lauren Conrad's first novel, L.A. Candy. Since it's debut on June 16th, it has remained in the Top 100 Best Sellers List on Amazon.com; it is now holding steady at #53.

Although it is not at the top of the Best Sellers List,(yet), Amazon does report that it is #1 in several smaller - but no less notable - categories:

#1 in	Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Situations
#1 in	Books > Children's Books > Issues > Friendship > Fiction
#1 in	Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Girls & Women > Fiction

L.A. Candy is also working it's way to the top of USA Today's best selling book where it resides at an impressive #17!