Laura Dave Unveils the Thrilling Sequel to 'The Last Thing He Told Me': 'The First Time I Saw Him'
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Laura Dave's highly anticipated sequel to her bestselling novel 'The Last Thing He Told Me' is now out, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of Hannah Hall and Owen, the couple at the center of the story. The book's release coincides with the upcoming second season of the Apple TV series adaptation, starring Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice. The series follows Hannah, who marries Owen, a widowed father of a teenage daughter, Bailey. When Owen suddenly disappears, leaving behind a cryptic note, Hannah and Bailey must navigate a complex web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth. Dave's novel spent 65 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list and was selected by Reese Witherspoon for her Reese's Book Club. The author co-created the TV series with her husband, Oscar-winning screenwriter Josh Singer. In an interview, Dave shares her writing process and how her experiences have shaped her storytelling. She also discusses her writing partnership with her husband, who is working on a screenplay for Netflix. 'The First Time I Saw Him' picks up where the first book left off, but also delves into the characters' past, exploring themes of love, forgiveness, and second chances. According to Dave, the sequel asks important questions about what we're willing to do for the people we love and to be forgiven. The author's writing has resonated with readers, including a young mother who named her baby boy Owen after the character in the book. Dave's work has also inspired her husband, who has praised her storytelling skills. Dave is currently working on a new novel, and her husband is writing a screenplay for Netflix. The couple's writing partnership is built on their differences in writing style, with Josh showing her his work as he goes and Laura preferring to write in solitude before seeking feedback. The release of 'The First Time I Saw Him' marks a new chapter in the lives of Hannah and Owen, and fans of the series are eagerly anticipating the upcoming second season of the Apple TV series.
