Buzz Books & Bubbles: 'The First Time I Saw Him' by Laura Dave
Overview
Join a tight 8-person book club to explore a Laura Dave thriller, compare book and screen, and connect with fellow readers in a warm, engaging vibe.
Details
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The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave.
This book is a sequel to "The Last Thing He Told Me". You should have enough time between now and January 30 meeting to either read this book or watch the Apple TV+ series of the same name that stars Jennifer Garner. The series adaptation is a true adaptation of the novel as it was written by the author's husband, Oscar-winning screenwriter Josh Singer (Spotlight, The Post).
I don't think you need to read the book or watch the series (it would help), just be familiar with the first story ahead of time.
The series is currently streaming on Apple TV, and Season 2, which will coincide with this second novel, will premiere on Apple TV on February 20.
Synopsis: (note: spoilers ahead if you haven't watched the series or read the first book)
The First Time I Saw Him
- Five years after her husband, Owen, disappeared, Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter, Bailey, have settled into a new life in Southern California. Together, they've forged a relationship with Bailey's grandfather Nicholas and are putting the past behind them. But when Owen shows up at Hannah's new exhibition, she knows that she and Bailey are in danger again. As a thrilling drama unfolds, Hannah and Bailey are forced to go on the run in a relentless race to keep their past from catching up with them. Hannah risks everything to get Bailey to safety—and finds there just might be one way back to Owen.. Amazon Link
Page Count: 288 Pages
Publish Date: January 6, 2026
Audiobook: 7 hours, 16 minutes (read by author)
Location: Phoenix Wine of Scottsdale at 6pm
I love this place. They have good prices on wines by the bottle and personal or shareable charcuterie boards. You can purchase wines by the glass or bottle, they will cork the bottle for you to take home. The staff is awesome, too.
RSVPs
This is a small group book club, just 8 people, so please check your RSVP and update it in case you are unable to make it.