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

Henry Fielding is an 18th century English novelist who wrote works such as Tom Jones and Joseph Andrews.

Creative thinker and activist Stewart Brand shares stories of technology, ecology, and business.

Daniel Siegel is an acclaimed psychiatrist and psychotherapist known for his insightful and accessible books on improving well-being.

Tina Payne Bryson is a leading child and adolescent psychologist renowned for her insights on parenting.

American author and consultant known for his best-selling book In Search of Excellence, exploring business excellence and growth.

Tom Peters is a renowned American business guru, celebrated for his innovative and inspirational business books.

Randy Street is a New York Times best-selling author of business books. His deep knowledge in branding and marketing makes him a sought-after expert in the industry.

An expert in executive recruiting and leadership, Geoff Smart is the New York Times bestselling author of "Who".

John Morecroft is an experienced author of business and management-related books with a focus on strategy, finance, and organizational management.

Brene Brown is a world-renowned researcher and bestselling author of 12 books on courage, vulnerability and shame.

Emma Seppala is an award-winning author and Stanford scientist, whose research highlights strategies for increasing resilience and wellbeing.

Robert Glazer is a best-selling author and internationally recognized thought leader in performance and leadership.

Yaa Gyasi is the award-winning author of Homegoing and Transcendent Kingdom, stories tackling difficult themes with a beautiful and poetic writing style.

Daniel Goleman is a renowned psychologist and author of books on emotional intelligence, leadership, and personal development.

Gloria Steinem is a pioneering feminist writer, speaker and leader who champions equal rights and justice for all.

Multibillionaire philanthropist and chairman & CEO of The Blackstone Group, Stephen Schwarzman has become an expert in global finance.

Glennon Doyle is an author and activist who writes candid and meaningful stories that inspire readers to take action.

An industry-leading executive and author, Shellye Archambeau is renowned for her accessible insights on digital business, leadership and finance.

Pema Chödrön is a renowned Buddhist teacher, best-selling author and advocate of secular mindfulness practices.

Internationally renowned doctor and author of bestseller Eat to Beat Disease, Dr. William W. Li educates on the power of food as medicine.

El Kaliouby is an Egyptian-American author, researcher, entrepreneur and AI scientist known for her work in emotional intelligence.

Dr. Amen is a world-renowned psychiatrist, brain health expert, bestselling author, and leading authority in mental wellness.

Matt Ridley is an acclaimed science writer specializing in researching and writing about human evolution, genetics, and technology.

Michael Eric Dyson is an esteemed scholar and public intellectual whose work covers sociology, pop culture, race and religion.