4 Quotes & Sayings By Alison Lurie

Alison Lurie is an author, founder of the writing company Story Genius, and host of the podcast Story Genius. She is also a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and Writers' League of Texas. Her debut novel, The Last Time I Lied, was a finalist for Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Award in 2015. Her second novel, The Last Time I Forgot My Phone, is a John W Read more

Campbell Award Honor Book and a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection. Her third novel, Hidden Away in Grandpa's Attic is a national bestseller from Simon & Schuster.

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Though most tourists accepted the occasional comic misadventure, it was important to them that overall their vacation should be pleasant. When you spend money on a holiday you are essentially purchasing happiness: if you don't enjoy yourself you will feel defrauded. Alison Lurie
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There's a rule, I think. You get what you want in life, but not your second choice too. Alison Lurie
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Brian knows the affair is wrong. He's known from the moment Wendy first undressed in his office. But with her hot, wet tongue in his ear, and her taut, pink nipples straining against his starched white shirt, and with Mick Jagger's strident voice squawking about satisfaction on the tiny transistor radio, Brian's body refuses to obey. Instead of shoving Wendy out the door, he shoves her onto the unmade bed. . Alison Lurie