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  • #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Last Thing He told Me', 'Eight Hundred Grapes', and More
  • Frequently Appears on "Most-Anticipated" and "Best of" Book Lists
  • Contributor, The New York Times, Glamour, and More
  • Named "Fun and Fearless Phenom of the Year" by Cosmopolitan

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Author Laura Dave has written multiple bestselling books that capture the imaginations of readers by tapping into current events and timeless themes. Her novels have been published in twenty-three countries, and five have been optioned for film and television, boasting Hollywood’s biggest names as stars. Dave is the author of the instant New York Times #1 bestseller The Last Thing He Told Me, which was selected by Reese's Book Club, was named “Best Book of 2021” by Real Simple and Vogue, and spawned the 2026 sequel The Last Time I Saw Him. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers Eight Hundred Grapes, The Divorce Party, The First Husband, Hello, Sunshine, London is the Best City in America, and appears consistently on “most-anticipated” and “best book” lists across mainstream publications. Dave writes and speaks with insight and candor about relationships, family, modern love, and hope, and her keynotes and conversations leave lasting impressions on audiences of all kinds.

Dave’s fiction and essays have been featured in The New York Times, The New York Observer, Redbook, Glamour, and The Huffington Post, among others. She has appeared on CBS’s The Early Show, FOX’s Fox & Friends, and NPR’s All Things Considered, and more. In 2008, Cosmopolitan named her a “Fun and Fearless Phenom of the Year.” A masterful storyteller, Dave inspires audiences to rewrite our own stories to overcome adversity, find strength, and fulfill our aspirations.

 


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Laura Dave discusses The First Time I Saw Him with Special Guest Host Riley Sager | The Poisoned Pen Bookstore - Get Sharable Link
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Author Talk: ‘The Night We Lost Him’

In this book talk inspired by the latest riveting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, LAURA DAVE explores intergenerational mysteries with soulful suspense and evocative family drama. In her live talks, Dave translates her engaging stories into a compell ...

In this book talk inspired by the latest riveting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, LAURA DAVE explores intergenerational mysteries with soulful suspense and evocative family drama. In her live talks, Dave translates her engaging stories into a compelling insight about identity, family, and self-discovery.

Author Talk: The First Time I Saw Him

InThe First Time I Saw Him,LAURADAVEreturns to the world ofThe Last Thing He Told Me to ask a deeper question: what happens after the secrets are uncovered? In this conversation,Daveexplores how suspense can give way to something more intimate and lasting, the quiet reckoning that follows survival. ...

In The First Time I Saw Him, LAURA DAVE returns to the world of The Last Thing He Told Me to ask a deeper question: what happens after the secrets are uncovered? In this conversation, Dave explores how suspense can give way to something more intimate and lasting, the quiet reckoning that follows survival. She reflects on revisiting beloved characters years later, writing for both page and screen, and why the real story often begins once the danger appears to be over.

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Laura Dave releases highly anticipated sequel to bestselling thriller

LAURA DAVE's The First Time I Saw Him revisits the world of her breakout bestseller The Last Thing He Told Me, picking up five years after Owen’s disappearance. The novel follows Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter Bailey as they navigate new danger and shifting family ties, and it quickly became an instant New York Times bestseller upon its January 6, 2026 release.
Season two of The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple TV+ draws from the sequel, with Jennifer Garner returning as Hannah alongside Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Owen, extending the story from page to screen.
At recent appearances, Dave has reflected on the long road to this moment, from her early pre-publishing jobs to the experience of watching her characters evolve across both books and television, describing the sequel as a chance to explore what happens after the mystery ends and real life begins.

Why #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Laura Dave is globally renowned

#1 New York Times bestselling novelist LAURA DAVE’s work is globally popular due to her realistic portrayal of the emotional impact of family ties. Her books have been published in 38 countries and have been recognized by Mary Calvi's CBS New York Book Club, Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club, Indie Next, Book of the Month Club, The Richard and Judy Book Club, Best of Amazon, and Best of Apple Books. TIME said, "[Dave's writing is] clear and sharp as a diamond." 

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Books by Laura Dave
The First Time I Saw Him

The First Time I Saw Him

The Night We Lost Him: A Novel

The Night We Lost Him: A Novel

The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel

The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel

Hello, Sunshine: A Novel

Hello, Sunshine: A Novel

Eight Hundred Grapes: A Novel

Eight Hundred Grapes: A Novel

The First Husband: A Novel

The First Husband: A Novel

The Divorce Party: A Novel

The Divorce Party: A Novel

London Is the Best City in America

London Is the Best City in America

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Laura Dave’s novel ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ will soon be a series starring Julia Roberts - Global News
Disappearing Spouses and Dead Boyfriends - The New York Times
People Can’t Stop Listening To The Audiobook ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ - Scary Mommy
Bestselling author Laura Dave shares the rules, products, and tips she's used to achieve success as a writer - Business Insider
Laura Dave Turned the Scorned Wife Into a ‘Hero’ - The New York Times
Laura Dave on Her Favorite Books and the Sequel to ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ - New York Times
Laura Dave & ‘Maestro’s Josh Singer Adapting Dave’s Forthcoming Mystery Novel ‘The Night We Lost Him’ For Netflix - Deadline
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Biography

Laura Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He told Me, Eight Hundred Grapes and other novels. Her work has been published in twenty-three countries and five of her novels, including The Last Thing He Told Me, have been optioned for film and television. Her writing has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, NPR’s All Things Considered, Glamour, ESPN, and the New York Observer. She resides with her family in Santa Monica.

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