Laura Zigman books

Laura Zigman is an American novelist known for comic fiction about relationships and modern life, from Animal Husbandry (1997) to Small World (2023).

Non-Fiction

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Get Over Yourself!: How to Get Real, Get Serious, and Get Ready to Find True Love 2008 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Animal Husbandry 1997 Buy
Dating Big Bird 1999 Buy
Her 2002 Buy
Piece of Work 2006 Buy
Separation Anxiety 2020 Buy
Small World 2023 Buy

Laura Zigman is an American novelist who writes comic fiction about women, relationships, and daily life. Her debut novel, Animal Husbandry (1997), follows a woman who develops a theory about male behavior based on animal mating patterns after being dumped. The book was adapted into the 2001 film Someone Like You starring Ashley Judd and Hugh Jackman.

Zigman published three more novels in quick succession: Dating Big Bird (1999), Her (2002), and Piece of Work (2006). After a long gap, she returned with Separation Anxiety (2020), about a woman dealing with her failing marriage by carrying her dog in a sling, and Small World (2023). She has also written one nonfiction book, Get Over Yourself! (2008), a relationship advice guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Laura Zigman written?

Laura Zigman has written seven books across two series.

What was Laura Zigman's first book?

Laura Zigman’s first book is Animal Husbandry, published in 1997.

What is Laura Zigman best known for?

Zigman is best known for Animal Husbandry (1997), her debut novel about a woman who applies animal behavior theories to explain why men leave. It was adapted into the 2001 film Someone Like You starring Ashley Judd and Hugh Jackman.

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