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Read the Books of: Lily King
Lily King is an American author known for her compelling and insightful novels. She was born in Massachusetts and grew up in Massachusetts and Maine. King studied English literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Syracuse University. King has written several…
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Read the Books of: Holly Jackson
Holly Jackson is a British author known for her young adult thriller novels. She gained widespread recognition for her debut novel, “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” which became a bestseller and received critical acclaim. Jackson’s writing is characterized by its gripping plots, complex characters, and suspenseful storytelling. “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” follows…
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Read the Books of: Jessica Knoll
Jessica Knoll is an American author known for her bestselling novels, particularly her debut novel “Luckiest Girl Alive.” Before becoming a novelist, Knoll worked as an editor at Cosmopolitan and Self magazines. Her writing often delves into themes of trauma, social issues, and the complexities of female identity. “Luckiest Girl Alive” (2015), Knoll’s debut novel,…
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Read the Books of: Mona Awad
Mona Awad is a Canadian author known for her thought-provoking and darkly comedic storytelling. Born and raised in Montreal, Awad’s writing often explores themes of identity, female relationships, and the complexities of the human experience. She gained widespread acclaim with her debut novel, “13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl,” published in 2016. This…
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Read the Books of: James McBride
James McBride is an acclaimed American author, musician, and screenwriter known for his insightful and engaging storytelling. Born on September 11, 1957, in New York City, McBride has made significant contributions to literature, particularly in the exploration of themes related to race, identity, and community. He gained widespread recognition with his memoir “The Color of…
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Read the Books of: R.F. Kuang
R.F. Kuang, also known as Rebecca F. Kuang, is a Chinese-American author known for her captivating storytelling and richly imagined worlds. Born in 1996, Kuang has quickly risen to prominence in the literary world with her acclaimed debut trilogy, “The Poppy War,” which blends elements of fantasy with historical fiction inspired by Chinese history and…
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Read the Books of: Jesse Andrews
Jesse Andrews is an American author and screenwriter known for his work in young adult literature and film. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Andrews gained widespread recognition with the publication of his debut novel, “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” in 2012. “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” tells the story of Greg Gaines,…
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Read the Books of: Ottessa Moshfegh
Ottessa Moshfegh is an American author known for her distinctive and often darkly humorous writing style. Born in 1981, Moshfegh has gained critical acclaim for her novels, short stories, and essays, which often explore themes of alienation, identity, and the human psyche. Moshfegh rose to prominence with her debut novel, “Eileen,” published in 2015. The…
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Read the Books of: Stephanie Garber
Stephanie Garber is an American author celebrated for her enchanting young adult fantasy novels. With her vivid imagination and captivating storytelling, she transports readers to mesmerizing worlds filled with magic, mystery, and romance. Garber’s most renowned series, the Caraval trilogy, begins with “Caraval” (2017), where readers are introduced to the spellbinding world of Caraval, a…
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Read the books of: Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney is an Irish author known for her novels that often explore themes of relationships, class, and societal expectations, particularly among young adults. She gained significant attention with her debut novel, “Conversations with Friends,” published in 2017, which received critical acclaim and was long-listed for the 2018 Dylan Thomas Prize. However, it was her…
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