M. Ward, Bob Dylan, The Stones, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Daniel Johnston, Sufjan Stevens, Joni Mitchell, Iron and Wine, Ryan Adams, Cat Power, Clem Snide, Tom Waits, the Clash, Patty Griffin, Billy Bragg, The Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams; and the Cure
Movies
All The Presidents Men, Lost In America, The Graduate, Broadcast News, The Insider, Manhattan, Die Hard, The Departed, When Harry Met Sally, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, North by Northwest, The Cruise, Wonder Boys, Friends With Money, Cool Hand Luke, Bottle Rocket, The Big Lebowski, You Can Count On Me.
Television
Lost; Weeds; Friday Night Lights
Books
The Lost Legends of New Jersey; The Feast of Love; Little Children; While I Was Gone; Blood Meridian; Pride and Prejudice; and Revolutionary Road
HERE ARE SOME OF THE NICE THINGS THAT FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT MY FIRST NOVEL, LONDON IS THE BEST CITY IN AMERICA:
"I love when a book bites you in the ass with the first page, making it impossible to put down. This tale of a sibling road trip before an impending wedding bit me in the first paragraph--Laura's writing is lyrical, witty and honest."
--JANE MAGAZINE
"Dave steers clear of easy answers to deliver a novel that winningly explores the romantic choices we make."
--USA TODAY
"Laura Dave's first novel [is] such a satisfying read that you can't even begrudge her that Hollywood it-girl Reese Witherspoon has optioned the film rights...the relationships among her cast are complicated, fraught and tender."
--THE WASHINGTON POST BOOKWORLD
"Dave serves up low-key drama and bittersweet romance with humor, intelligence, and genuine charm."
--DAILY CANDY
"In Dave's winning debut...It's hard not to root for these vivid characters; even the heroine's high school flame, Josh's best friend, is distinctive and likable, making Emmy's interest in him contagious. Josh and Emmy's happy,exasperating parents ... round out the cast, giving readers plenty of reasons to enjoy this promising new author."
--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Dave's absorbing, piercing debut [is] wonderfully plotted...[She] expertly captures the ennui and indecision many twenty- and thirtysomethings grapple with when faced with big, life-changing decisions."
--BOOKLIST
"In this witty, touching and funny debut novel, author Laura Dave seems to have her finger on the pulse of a generation of 20-somethings...peopled with likable and believable characters (and several odd, interesting ones), London Is the Best City in America will strike a chord with anyone having trouble making important decisions."
--BOOKPAGE
youve been runnin through my thoughts lately. I guess lots of rain and re reading your latest book will do that. Costa Rica is fine, if rainy. Hope youre well. Drop a line some time. Richard
happy birthday! not sure if i'm early or late...i never manage to show up exactly on time :) but have a great day today! and a great decade, in case I miss it the next few years ;) mwuah~lelia
