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March 10, 2022

New article takes a different look at animal rights.

Wright’s latest for The New Yorker, “The Elephant in the Courtroom,” dives into a legal crusade that will make you question where human rights end and animal rights begin. 

January 02, 2022

Lawrence Wright speaks with Italian magazine about democracy and Jan. 6.

If you read Italian, check out this interview with L’Espresso, in which Lawrence Wright answers questions regarding the January 6th Capitol riots and discusses the future of democracy.

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June 10, 2021

Reddit AMA With Lawrence Wright

Check out Lawrence Wright's recent "Ask Me Anything" that he hosted on Reddit

Lawrence Wright's Reddit AMA ⟶

June 08, 2021

NYT Praises ‘The Plague Year’

Sonali Deraniyagala writes today in The New York Times that “Wright’s storytelling dexterity makes all this come alive,” and “keeps us hooked with his details.”

Read the review in the NYTimes ⟶

June 07, 2021

Early Reviews Praise Lawrence Wright’s “The Plague Year”

Reviews are already in for The Plague Year and they’re looking good. The Booklist starred review says it’s “by far the best book yet on COVID-19.” Minneapolis Star-Tribune says, “Wright is at his commanding best.” Boston Globe deems the book an “incredibly crafted telling.” Below you can find a link to these reviews and more information about purchasing "The Plague Year"

Check out the reviews for "The Plague Year" and see purchase info here ⟶

April 25, 2020

TUESDAY: Virtual Book Launch with Nicholas Kristof

Wright will discuss his prescient new book with Nicholas Kristof via Zoom.

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September 11, 2016

Radio Interview with On Point

Wright sits down with WBUR’s On Point to discuss the 15th anniversary of 9/11, his new book The Terror Years, and where we are now, in the age of terrorism.

Listen to the interview ⟶

August 26, 2016

Wright Talks Terror on NPR’s All Things Considered

Posted In: In the News, Middle East

Don’t miss Wright’s recent appearance on NPR’s news show, All Things Considered

Listen to the interview now ⟶

June 24, 2015

New Yorker: The Families of the ISIS hostages in Syria

Posted In: Middle East

A Note from Lawrence Wright

My piece on the five families of reporters and aid workers captured in Syria. Most emotional piece I've ever done:

New Yorker: Five Hostages ⟶

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