Sari Wilde

Sari Wilde is an accomplished novelist and short fiction writer. Born in England, she graduated from the University of York with a degree in English Literature. She has published several novels and has won the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Award for her acclaimed novel The Sea in Between.

Sari Wilde's books are often sweeping in scope and span generations to build intricate story arcs around complex families and their relationships. Her writing is vivid and lyrical, while also incorporating tart humor, domestic realism and psychological insight.

Her debut novel, Union Jack, was published in 2008. It follows the story of three people whose lives are intertwined across two generations and across two hemispheres. Set in various locations including London and Sydney, it draws on family secrets, the impact of a traumatic event and the strength of familial love to create a story with plenty of poignancy, humor and insight.

The Sea in Between, which was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award, is set in the fictional seaside village of Quidightet and tells the story of the North family. It's a multigenerational saga that delves into the individual struggles of the North family members as they attempt to discover themselves, to find happiness and fulfillment through different relationships. Along with its touching narrative, the novel showcases Sari Wilde's skill for creating vivid, atmospheric settings, from the red-tiled houses of Quidightet to the crashing waves of the North Atlantic.

Sari Wilde's other novels include All at Sea (2013), about a mother, her teenage daughter and a deeply rooted family tragedy, and The Bed You Sleep In (2016), a multi-generational story set in contemporary times that focuses on two very different families and the secrets they share.

In addition to her novels, Sari Wilde has had her short fiction featured in literary journals such as The New Yorker, Tin House, The Paris Review and Zoetrope. Her work has earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a finalist nomination for the Pushcart Prize and a fellowship from the New York State Foundation of the Arts.

Sari Wilde's writing has been praised for its insight into the complexities of family and human relationships, its atmospheric settings and its ability to reconcile together the personal and philosophical elements of storytelling. Her books are about life, loss and the pain and joy of growing up in a broken world. With her accomplished body of work, Sari Wilde stands out as a promising novelist with stories that speak to our common humanity.