Lisa Genova

LISA GENOVA

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ABOUT LISA

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Lisa Genova graduated valedictorian, summa cum laude from Bates College with a degree in Biopsychology and has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University.

Acclaimed as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science, Lisa has captured a special place in contemporary fiction, writing stories that are equally inspired by neurological conditions and our shared human condition. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels STILL ALICE, LEFT NEGLECTED, LOVE ANTHONY, and INSIDE THE O'BRIENS.

Her first work of nonfiction, REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting was an instant New York Times bestseller.

Her newest novel, MORE OR LESS MADDY, was released January 2025 and became an instant #1 bestseller in Canada.

STILL ALICE spent 59 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into 37 languages. It was adapted into a film starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, and Kate Bosworth. Julianne Moore won the 2015 Best Actress Oscar for her role as Alice Howland. Film adaptations for INSIDE THE O'BRIENS, EVERY NOTE PLAYED, LEFT NEGLECTED, and MORE OR LESS MADDY are in development.

STILL ALICE was adapted for the stage by Christine Mary Dunford and premiered at the Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago in April 2013. It has since toured worldwide.

In 2015, Lisa was named one of the U.S. Top 50 Influencers in Aging by Next Avenue. She has appeared on Live with Kelly &Ryan, the TODAY show, CNN, PBS Newshour, and NPR and has been featured in the PBS specials Build a Better Memory Through Science and Supercharge Your Brain, as well as the documentary films To Not Fade Away and Have You Heard About Greg.

Her TED talks on memory and Alzheimer's have been viewed over 11 million times. A sought-after speaker/edutainer, she has headlined in speaker series alongside Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Gloria Steinem, Jay Leno, Malala Yousafzai, Bryan Stevenson, and Goldie Hawn.

She received The Pell Center Prize for Story in the Public Square, for "distinguished storytelling that has enriched the public dialogue," The Sargent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in Dignity Award, The Global Genes RARE Champions of Hope Award, and The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Media Award for "informing the public about treatment and ongoing research in medical illness," and the Southwest Florida Reading Festival Distinguished Author Award.

She has received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Bates College, The Alzheimer's Association's Rita Hayworth Award, The Huntington’s Disease Society of America Community Awareness Award, and the Grubby Award for literary excellence.

She serves on the Advisory Boards for The Women's Alzheimer's Movement, HFC (Hilarity for Charity), and Compassionate Care ALS.

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TALKS & PRESS

What You Can Do To Prevent

Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain.

TED Unplugged 2018

What Would You Do If Nothing Could Stop You?

Author Lisa Genova on 'Still Alice' becoming a Movie Lisa Genova reflects on her first novel Still Alice becoming a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, and Kristen Stewart.

Architect of Change LIVE with Maria Shriver

Maria Shriver sits down with Architect of Change, Lisa Genova. Lisa is the author of "Every Note Played," and writes about neurological diseases and disorders. In her most recent work, she focuses on ALS.

CTV Your Morning: Lisa Genova on her new novel, Every Note Played

The author of 'Still Alice' is tackling mental health once again in her latest novel, 'Every Note Played,' about ALS.

LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova talks about memory and why we shouldn't worry about forgetting things.

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Appearances

MORE OR LESS MADDY TOUR

JAN 14 TUES

TITCOMB’S BOOKSHOP at RIVERVIEW SCHOOL @

6:30 PM ET

East Sandwich, MA

JAN 15 WED

AMES CHAPEL DEAD OF THE WINTER CULTURAL SERIES @

7:00 PM ET

Hingham, MA

JAN 16 THURS

THE LENOX HOTEL & READING WITH ROBIN @

6:30 PM ET

Boston, MA

JAN 17 FRI

BOOKSTOCK PRESENTS | With Yankee Bookshop and Pentangle Arts

In conversation with Melodie Winawer @

6:45 PM ET

Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, VT

JAN 18 SAT

KITCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY @

3:30 PM ET

Kitchener, ON, Canada

JAN 19 SUN

BLUE HERON BOOKS at FOXBRIDGE @

3:00 PM ET

Uxbridge, ON, Canada

JAN 20 MON

INDIGO @ Wellington Event Venue @

7:00 PM ET

Toronto, ON, Canada

JANUARY 21 TUES

ELM STREET BOOKS at NEW CANAAN LIBRARY @

6:30PM ET

New Canaan, CT

JAN 22 WED

READING WITH ROBIN at CONTEMPORARY THEATER @

6:00 PM ET

South Kingstown, RI

JAN 23 THURS

GORTON CENTER | John & Nancy Hughes Theater @

6:00 PM CT

Lake Forest, IL

JAN 24 FRI

ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY | Gale Medical Arts Series

Clark Family Branch @

7:00 PM CT

St. Louis, MO

JAN 25 SAT

VALLEY BOOKSELLER at MINNEAPOLIS CENTRAL LIBRARY @

3:00 PM CT

Minneapolis, MN

JAN 26 SUN

COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY |Authors at the Library @

2:00 PM ET

Columbus, OH

FEB 1 SAT

HOMEGROWN: A WRITERS’ EXCHANGE

University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus

Long Beach, MS

FEB 24 MON

INTERNATIONAL BIPOLAR FOUNDATION FACEBOOK LIVE

with Dr. Andrew Nierenberg

*Rescheduled to MARCH 30

FEB 26 WED

KISS 108 --LISA'S BOOK CLUB

6:00 PM ET

Joss & Main at the Burlington Mall

Burlington, MA

MAR 3 MON

READING WITH ROBIN VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

7:00 PM ET

MAR 4 TUES

EARFULL AT THE BURREN

7:00 PM ET

Somerville, MA

MAR 15 & 16 SAT & SUN

TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

MAR 24 MON

HUMMINGBIRD BOOKS

7:00 PM ET

Chestnut Hill, MA

MAR 30 SUN

WORLD BIPOLAR DAY

INTERNATIONAL BIPOLAR FOUNDATION VIRTUAL EVENT

In conversation with Dr. Andrew Nierenberg

2:00 PM ET

APR 4 & 5 FRI & SAT

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL

Garden City, NY

Readers In Action

READERS IN ACTION

Still Alice

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Still Alice has brought the reality of Alzheimer's to life for millions of readers. Please join me in putting your compassionate awareness into action by donating to Alzheimer's research through the Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Let's see how powerful and generous this readership can be!

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More or Less Maddy

BIPOLAR DISORDER

I hope More or Less Maddy has given you a nuanced and compassionate understanding of what it might feel like to live with bipolar disorder. Please join me in putting your empathy into action by donating to the International Bipolar Foundation, helping them to provide support, resources, and community for people living with bipolar.

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Inside The O'Briens

HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE

Thank you for reading Inside The O'Briens. Through the story of the O'Brien family, I hope you've gained a strong awareness for what it feels like to live with Huntington's Disease. Please take a moment to donate to Huntington's research through Huntington's Disease Society of America.

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More or Less Maddy

BIPOLAR DISORDER

The medications used to treat bipolar disorder today are not designed specifically for bipolar. Gifts to the Dauten Center Innovation Fund empower a world-class team of clinicians and researchers and their network of collaborators to conduct high-impact research studies from clinical trials of new medications and therapies to development of innovative devices, psychosocial treatments, and treatment models.

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Every Note Played

ALS / LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE

Perhaps prior to reading Every Note Played you read Tuesdays with Morrie or dumped a bucket of ice water over your head. I hope you now have a much deeper understanding of this disease. I also hope you'll join me in putting that empathy to action by making a donation to ALS care and research through ALS ONE.

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