Living Legend Isabel Allende’s New Book Reminds Us That Pandemics Can’t Crush Our Spirit
Violeta tells the epic story of a woman who bears witness to modern history’s greatest upheavals, starting with the Spanish flu and ending with the coronavirus. Violeta is one of the most anticipated books of 2022 because Isabele Allende brings her uniquely magical voice to our most pressing... Continue Reading →
“Win the War on Distraction”: Johann Hari’s Vital New Book Helps Reclaim Our Focus
If you’ve ever experienced the ‘mental jet-lag’ that comes from juggling too many devices, tabs, and social networks — Johann Hari’s new book Stolen Focus is for you. Your ability to pay attention is broken—but it’s not your fault. Your attention is slipping because its profitable for powerful... Continue Reading →
New Speaker Stephen Marche Imagines America’s Political Future in The Next Civil War
The United States shows all the warning signs of an impending collapse. What are the risks that lie ahead? And how might we stop such a disaster from occurring? Author and new Lavin speaker Stephen Marche considers the possibilities in his new book The Next Civil War—out today! David... Continue Reading →
Honoring the Legacy of Edward O. Wilson, Pioneering Harvard Biologist
Upon hearing of the passing of immensely influential biologist Edward O. Wilson, Lavin joins the multitude of world leaders, prominent scientists, and distinguished environmentalists in recognizing his abundant contributions to the study of the natural world. “A wonderful friend and client for... Continue Reading →
Dragons' Den Star Wes Hall to Publish His First Book With Random House
Random House has announced the forthcoming book No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot, authored by newly minted Dragons’ Den judge Wes Hall—one of Canada’s most successful business leaders. A story of drive, agency, and hope, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot documents Wes Hall’s inspirational... Continue Reading →
TIME's '100 Must-Read Books' Features Three Lavin Speakers
TIME magazine selected non-fiction books by Heather McGhee, Andrea Elliott, and Annette Gordon-Reed for their must-read list of 2021. Read their excerpts below. The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together “Heather McGhee draws on a wealth of knowledge about the... Continue Reading →
Dragons’ Den Star Wes Hall Joins The Lavin Agency
Wes Hall may be one of North America’s most influential power brokers, and a new co-star on CBC’s show Dragons’ Den, but he learned the value of hard work from his Jamaican grandmother. Inspired by her industrious nature, he went on to found Kingsdale Advisors—and today, he pays it forward by... Continue Reading →
The New York Times Selects Four Lavin Speakers for Its 100 Notable Books of 2021 List
The editors of the New York Times Book Review select the year’s notable fiction, poetry, and non-fiction reads. This year, four Lavin speakers made the list: please join us in celebrating Andrea Elliott, George Packer, Annette Gordon-Reed, and Eyal Press. Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and... Continue Reading →