Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let Them Talk | 2011 | Hugh Laurie | Buy |
| 2 | Didn’t It Rain | 2013 | Hugh Laurie | Buy |
Hugh Laurie’s non-fiction works are tied to his career as a blues musician. While most people know Laurie from his acting roles, he has been a serious musician for decades, with a particular love for New Orleans blues and early American roots music.
Let Them Talk (2011) is a companion to his debut blues album of the same name, which was recorded in New Orleans with local musicians. The book explores the music, the city, and Laurie’s personal connection to the blues tradition. Didn’t It Rain (2013) followed in similar fashion, accompanying his second album and continuing his exploration of the genre.
These are not typical celebrity memoirs. They focus specifically on music and the culture surrounding it, giving readers a look at a side of Laurie that most fans of House M.D. or Blackadder might not expect.