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Laney Katz Becker

Goodreads Author

Born

in Toledo, The United States

Website

https://www.laneykatzbecker.net

Twitter

laneykatzbecker

Genre

Historical Fiction, Fiction

Member Since

November 2016

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I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and went to Northwestern University for college (where I majored in theater). I moved to NYC after graduation.

I've worn many hats, career wise, including advertising copywriter, freelance journalist, literary agent and author.

I have two married children and two grand children. My husband and I raised our kids in Chappaqua, NY, and then decided we'd had enough of the cold weather and moved to Palm Beach Gardens, FL a little more than a dozen years ago. He plays golf; I write. It works well. :-)

My website has all kinds of information about my writing life but here's the short version: "I especially enjoy writing historical novels that shine a light on something happening or relevant today."

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Laney Katz Becker’s books

Average rating: 4.12 · 2,541 ratings · 485 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	In the Family Way 4.15 avg rating — 2,366 ratings — published 2025 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dear Stranger, Dearest Friend 3.66 avg rating — 171 ratings — published 2000 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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A mysterious man is inspired by drawings on the wall in a coffee shop, buys them and meets the subjects, as well as others in the town.
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Laney Becker and 1 other person liked Mary Lynn's review of In the Family Way: "Wonderful historical fiction account of life in the 1960s and 70s when wayward girls were often sent away to maternity homes to have their babies so they could come back home and pretend nothing ever happened. Some of these girls worked as mother’s h" Read more of this review »
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Laney Becker liked Judy's review of In the Family Way: "This was a quick read and one that held my attention. I felt some things were very simplified to make a point, but I was along for the ride."
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Laney Becker and 1 other person liked Monique \| between.the.spooky.covers's review of In the Family Way: "A slow start almost had me quitting, but sticking with it was worth it. This book hit me on so many levels—I laughed, I cried, I felt frustrated, and at moments I just sat in stunned silence. It’s powerful and raw, with some heavy topics, so pay atte" Read more of this review »
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A man and woman, both married to other people, are caught in a hotel taken over by terrorists.
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Story about slavery. After the stock market crash a young woman takes a job interviewing slaves and forms a bond with the first woman she interviews, opening her eyes to what it means to be owned by someone else.
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Set during the dust bowl. A prairie witch in Nebraska takes deposits of people's memories and the cast of characters all participate in covering the town's secrets and woes. ...more
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A non-fiction account of Rupert Murdoch and the mess he calls a family.
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