Anne Lamott is an author of several novels and works of non-fiction. Based in the
San Francisco Bay Area, her novels have had many autobiographical elements. She has written about such personal subjects as
alcoholism, single motherhood, and
Christianity, often including strong doses of humor. She has appealed to many fans because of her sense of humor, and her outspoken views on topics such as her left-of-center politics and her Christian faith.
Her novels include:
- Hard Laughter
- Rosie
- Joe Jones
- All New People
- Crooked Little Heart (sequel to Rosie)
- Blue Shoes
Her non-fiction works include:
- Bird by Bird, a guide to writing
- Operating Instructions, a description of her life as a single mother during her son's first year
- Traveling Mercies, a book about her Christian faith