All Over the Map is out in paperback! Even though I love the hardback as an object--the cover is beautiful--it's probably best as a paperback, a great read to take along on a summer trip to the beach (or to the couch). I've been delighted and humbled by all of the responses … [Read more...]
My favorite books: 2010
I keep a list of all the books I've read since I was 13 years old. It's a document I cherish, because it's a great way to remember who I was at different ages, and the books I was reading then. Plus, as my memory gets worse, I can figure out whether or not I've read a book … [Read more...]
The wisdom of not reading your reviews
I somehow have very bad luck with New York Times reviews. Most authors would say that it is very good luck to have your book reviewed in the Times at all, not to mention that any publicity is good publicity. They would also say that it isn't wise to complain about such a powerful … [Read more...]
Q&A with Packing for Mars author Mary Roach
I'm so excited about the success of my friend Mary Roach's new book, Packing for Mars, a hilarious look at life at zero-gravity. Here's a Q&A she did with me about All Over the Map: Q&A with Mary Roach MR: I loved your new book, Laura. I found it to be really … [Read more...]
Summer reads so far
You can read my booklist for the past 35 years here Death with Interruptions* Jose Saramago Another one of Saramago's books where he takes one aspect of reality and shows how people react to it--in this case, death takes a vacation for two weeks. I loved the first half of … [Read more...]