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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 · 1,309 ratings · 312 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	In the Family Way 4.22 avg rating — 1,132 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
	the magical scooter 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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 Karen Sokoloff’s review of In the Family Way " Thank you—for reading, your review and for inviting me to your TINYabc book club. It was fun chatting with you and your members! "
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Laney Becker and 1 other person liked Karen Sokoloff's review of In the Family Way: "a timely and important story, about friendship, family and choices.....in the 60s!!!! women's lives were limited, with work, banking, reproductive choices. what was the 'norm' back then, should not be repeated 'right now'. written in a format that re" Read more of this review »
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Laney Becker made a comment on Susan’s review of In the Family Way " So glad! ❤️ "
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Laney Becker liked Susan's review of In the Family Way: "Loved this book. "
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Laney Becker liked Molly Divine's review of In the Family Way: "Turns out I remember more than I thought. Those were not the good old days, and this book reminded me of the many truths of female destiny and general lack of choice we had in the 1060's. I am saddened and angered that young women today are indeed be" Read more of this review »
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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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