Meet the Masterminds Behind the Most Influential Books with High-Quality Author Summaries

Tom Bissell is an acclaimed author and journalist who writes unique and thought-provoking stories about human experience.

Sarah Manguso is a poet, essayist and author of multiple acclaimed works exploring life, death, and redemption.

Alan Jacobs is an American professor, writer and cultural critic, best known for his balanced and insightful short books.

Tamara Shopsin is a talented author, illustrator, restaurateur, and cookbook author who shares her unique perspective on urban living.

Laura Dassow Walls is a prominent American scholar, author, and biographer, specializing in 19th century literature and culture.

Tove Jansson is a beloved creator of fiction and fantasy, known for her imaginative children's books and surreal Moomin stories.

Misha Glenny is an esteemed British journalist and writer, renowned for his knowledge of international organized crime.

Pedro Domingos is a widely esteemed and widely published Machine Learning expert, author, and professor.

Charles V. Bagli is an established journalist and author who has reported extensively on New York City real estate and business.

Stefan Zweig was an acclaimed twentieth-century Austrian novelist and biographer known for his psychological insight.

Tyler Cowen is an economist and professor of economics at George Mason University. He is an authority on economic markets and popular culture.

Scott Fox is a bestselling author and world-renowned digital marketing strategist and coach.

Acclaimed New York Times journalist, Steven Lee Myers, author of "The New Tsar: The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin".

Gregory Zuckerman is an experienced business journalist and author of several best-selling books.

Award-winning author Steven T. Jones, creating gripping fiction with vivid characters and engrossing worlds.

Drew Hayes is a novelist known for his humor-filled fantasy and horror stories.

Lama Christie McNally, internationally recognized teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, author of "Boundless Healing" shares profound insight into liberation.

Geshe Michael Roach is a renowned monk, teacher, scholar and author of works on Buddhist philosophy.

Howard E. Book is a widely-published author, celebrated for stories of adventure, romance and suspense.

An accessible yet inspiring author, Steven J. Stein provides readers with powerful insight into psychology and personal growth.

Acclaimed Dutch scientist, expert in organizational behavior and executive coach internationally recognized for his cutting-edge work.

Educator and researcher Lisa Laskow Lahey explores and delves into complex topics such as motivation, accountability and change.

Malcolm Tan is a multi-award-winning author of contemporary fiction, examining themes of identity, home, and belonging.

Steven Levy is a renowned technology writer and author; notable works include "Hackers," "The Perfect Thing," and "Crypto."