Jojo Moyes

Jojo Moyes is an accomplished author and journalist best known for her romantic, heart-wrenching novels and stories. Moyes has been writing since the late 1990s, and her stories are now sold in dozens of languages around the world. Her books have been adapted into motion pictures, including The Girl You Left Behind, The Last Letter From Your Lover, and the immensely successful Me Before You. 

Moyes was born in London in 1969 and grew up in Buckinghamshire. She received her degree in English from Royal Holloway College in 1991 and began her career as a journalist for The Independent. Her first book was published in 2002, but it wasn’t until after she left journalism to focus on fiction that she gained critical acclaim. Her third novel, Sheltering Rain, was named Galaxy Novel of the Year in 2003.

Moyes began to really establish herself when she was chosen by Richard and Judy for their infamous “Book Club” TV show. Her next novel Me Before You was published in 2012 and rocketed Moyes to international bestseller status. It was translated into forty languages, became the number one best-selling book in the United States and even spawned a movie of the same title. The story follows Lou Clark, an ordinary girl with a love for life and an unwavering determination to make it on her own despite her limited means. When she takes on a job of caring for Will Traynor, a wealthy banker confined to a wheel chair following an accident, the two form an unlikely bond that changes their lives forever.

Me Before You was followed up with the New York Times best-selling novel After You. This sequel follows Lou as she adapts to life without Will, while also discovering secrets he left her before his passing. The heartwarming love story was hailed by critics as another electric novel from Moyes, proving her to be as consistent as she is captivating.

After You was followed up with the fourth part in the series Still Me in 2018 and the final part in the series called After the End in 2020. In the meantime, Moyes published two stand-alone novels, Paris for One and Other Stories in 2016 and The Horse Dancer in 2017. In 2018, she published a collection of non-fiction essays called The Giver of Stars, which was an instant success.

Moyes’ books feature ordinary people getting through extraordinary circumstances, often with the help of their incredible support networks. Her stories are engaging and filled with authentic emotions, which make them hugely popular with both fans and critics. Moyes’ novels are perfect for those looking for a story that resonates with their own life experiences. Her characters make them relatable and entertaining, making them an enjoyable read.

Jojo Moyes has been captivating readers for nearly two decades and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Her stories are filled with romance, drama and heartache, making them perfect for the romantic at heart. Her novels have found a deserved place in readers’ hearts, and long may she continue to bring us wonderful tales of life, love and survival.