
生年: July 18, 1977 – New York City, New York, United States
Laura Dave is an American novelist known for suspense-driven fiction about family, identity, and relationships. Her bestselling novels include The Last Thing He Told Me and Hello, Sunshine. The Last Thing He Told Me spent months on The New York Times bestseller list, sold millions of copies, and was adapted for television, expanding her mainstream readership.
Laura Dave built her career from a long apprenticeship rather than a sudden entrance. Born in New York City in 1977 and raised in Scarsdale, she studied English at the University of Pennsylvania and continued her writing development at the University of Virginia, where she received major creative-writing honors. She has said she wanted to write from childhood, and one of her formative turning points came after graduate school, when she lost an entire novel after spilling water on her computer. Instead of stopping, she started over, a decision that became central to her sense of herself as a working writer. ((https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/297171/london-is-the-best-city-in-america-by-laura-dave/readers-guide/))
"Laura Dave is a master story-teller"
— Greer Hendricks
"In an honest and heartfelt tale, Laura Dave masterfully explores the big questions: Should you have said yes? Waited?"
— Jen Lancaster
"I have more insight into my own life after reading this book, and I thank Laura Dave for that gift"
— Publishers Weekly
"Laura Dave’s signature blend of twisty mystery, family drama, and moving love story is top-notch"
— The Boston Globe
"A wry observer of modern love, Laura Dave steers clear of easy answers to explore the romantic choices we make"
— USA Today
"The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a fast-moving, heartfelt thriller about the sacrifices we make for love"
— Real Simple
"Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me is a thrilling roller coaster of a novel"
— Jean Kwok
"Laura Dave’s patented emotional suspense formula enhances the family dynamics and changing points of view"
— Booklist
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