Olivia Laing

Olivia Laing is a British writer and cultural critic whose work spans non-fiction, fiction, and art criticism. She is the author of acclaimed books including The Lonely City, The Trip to Echo Spring, and Everybody, which explore loneliness, addiction, creativity, and the body through the lives of artists and writers. Crudo, her debut novel, was written in real time during the summer of 2017 and channels the voice of Kathy Acker into a story about love, anxiety, and living through turbulent political times. Laing's writing is celebrated for its intellectual ambition, emotional depth, and beautiful prose. Her audiobooks and books are treasured by readers and listeners who enjoy writing that crosses boundaries between memoir, criticism, and art.