Lawrence Wright

The person you really don't want to sit behind.

“The Human Scale is a superb contemporary political thriller that goes well beyond simply keeping the reader enthralled with a succession of unexpected developments, page after page. On top of his compelling narrative, Wright provides his readers with real insight into the human dimensions of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts.” — @thejerusalem_post #bookstagram #crimenovels @penguinrandomhouse @aaknopf #lawrencewright #israel #palestine #novel #bookreview #thrillerbooks #thrillerreads

I was booked on The Beat with Ari Melber yesterday--along with former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. He's 6'5" so they kindly gave me a cushion. Oh what we authors endure. Hope you'll pick up a copy of "The Human Scale" to make it worthwhile.

A candid interview with a passionate Arab American writer, @aymanndotcom . This is the kind of dialogue I hope #TheHumanScale will encourage. Read it on @slate : /culture/2025/03/israel-palestine-lawrence-wright-human-scale-book.html

One of those moments when our nation survived. Sherman's camp was nearby, at the end of the block we lived on in Atlanta decades ago, now the grounds of the Carter Library.

Appreciate this thoughtful review of #TheHumanScale from @daphmerkin in @airmailweekly .

Los Angeles friends, I’m looking forward to being back in your town very soon. Join me for a conversation with mattgutmanabc hosted by @writersblocla about my new book, #TheHumanScale. @aaknopf #author #authorevent #bookstagram

Earlier this month, we were pleased to partner with our friends @Bookpeople to host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright to celebrate the launch of his new book, THE HUMAN SCALE. Wright was joined in conversation by award-winning producer, journalist, and radio/podcast host Rebecca McInroy. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Subscribe to the TBF newsletter at Texasbookfestival.org/subscribe to learn about more upcoming book events. Lawrence Wright is a staff writer for “The New Yorker”, a playwright, a screenwriter, and the author of ten books of nonfiction, including “The Looming Tower”, “Going Clear”, and “God Save Texas”, and three previous novels, “Mr. Texas”, “The End of October”, and “God’s Favorite”. His books have received many honors, including a Pulitzer Prize for “The Looming Tower”. He and his wife are longtime residents of Austin, Texas. Rebecca McInroy believes everyone should have access to meaningful, inspiring conversations that help inform our understanding of the human experience and foster community. She is an award-winning producer, journalist, and host for public radio and podcasts. Her current projects include: Two Guys on Your Head, about behavioral psychology for KUT Radio; See You Now, on nurse-led innovation for Johnson & Johnson and The American Nurses Association; and American Compassion, on the past, present, and future of the American safety net, for FindHelp. You can find an archive of her work at rebeccamcinroy.com. @lawrencewrightauthor @rsm0921

A very civilized discussion with Dr. Benjamin Reiss in a church in Atlanta about “The Human Scale.” The first time I signed books in Atlanta—more than forty years ago—the police came twice. The literary scene has settled down considerably.

Wonderful interview with Elliot Ackerman at the legendary 92nd St. Y. He's a bestselling novelist himself so the interview could have gone the other way.

I’ll be at @92ndstreety tomorrow at 7:30PM in conversation with @elliot.ackerman . Looking forward to it!

Four days till pub day!