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Laney Katz Becker

Goodreads Author

Born

in Toledo, The United States

Website

https://www.laneykatzbecker.net

Twitter

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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: 4.15 · 1,279 ratings · 307 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	In the Family Way 4.23 avg rating — 1,102 ratings — published 2025 — 7 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 3.61 avg rating — 161 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
	In the Family Way: A Novel 4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 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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Laney Becker made a comment on Cindy’s review of In the Family Way " Thanks, Cindy, for reading and leaving such a lovely review. Much appreciated! "
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Laney Becker liked Cindy's review of In the Family Way: "It is the mid 1960s. Women would get married straight out of high school. Abortion was illegal. Unwed teenagers were shuttled away from their homes. This book examines these and other issues by primarily looking at 3 women's lives: Lily, the housewif" Read more of this review »
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Laney Becker made a comment on Melissa McAdoo’s review of In the Family Way " I'm so glad! Thank you for the lovely review. ...more "
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Laney Becker liked Melissa McAdoo's review of In the Family Way: "I loved it! The time period, the focus on lack of women's rights, the strong friendships, the hard times and the writing were some of the things that made me enjoy this book so much."
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A husband and father becomes an addict when he loses his job and winds up accidentally killing his young son; he goes to prison.
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Novel about first female appointed to the Supreme Court--her upbringing, her trials, tribulations and home life.
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