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

Acclaimed author Orson Scott Card, best known for his science fiction and fantasy works, including Ender's Game.

A pioneering physicist, providing revolutionary insights into the study of our universe.

Winston Ma is an author, lecturer, and business adviser, renowned for his insights on China, finance, and global business.

Steven Johnson is an acclaimed author and thinker, exploring science, technology and their impact on society.

Expert CEO and marketing strategist, Alan George Lafley, offers insight on leadership, management, and innovation in his books.

Thomas Hout is a renowned author and columnist whose works focus on economics, business and international trade.

George Stalk is an influential business thinker, renowned for his insights on strategy, competition and operational excellence.

Abhijit Banerjee is an Indian-American economist, Nobel Prize-winner and MIT professor who has written books about the global economy and ending poverty.

Economics professor, winner of Nobel prize in 2019, and co-founder of MIT's Poverty Action Lab - Esther Duflo.

Noted economist Friedrich Hayek advanced free market and neoliberalist thought, winning the Nobel Prize in 1974.

Katty Kay is a renowned author, journalist, and broadcaster who provides accessible and illuminating insights into important global issues.

Claire Shipman is an award-winning journalist and author, exploring topics of success, resilience, and ambition in her work.

Award-winning novelist, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of novels such as "Lonesome Dove".

Psychiatrist and neuroscientist whose books explore gender issues in psychology, neurology, and biology.

"Samin Nosrat is a James Beard Award-winning chef, teacher and writer who shares the power of cooking good food."

Tech innovator and bestselling author, Rich Karlgaard, is an inspiring thinker who helps the reader learn to live and lead.

Patty McCord is an experienced business executive and culture consultant, with a passion for sparking culture-driven organizational change.

David Benioff is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter, notable for works such as City of Thieves and Game of Thrones.

T. Colin Campbell is an esteemed scientist and nutrition expert, renowned for pioneering research into the link between nutrition, lifestyle, and health.

Esteemed author Thomas M. Campbell II is best known for his popular works on health and nutrition.

Arthur Miller is an iconic playwright and essayist, best known for his award-winning works "Death of a Salesman" and "The Crucible".

Tom Stoppard is an acclaimed British playwright and screenwriter, known for his witty plays and dialogue that explore complex issues.

Fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss creates unique stories rich in worldbuilding and nuanced characters.

Ken Kesey is an influential 20th century novelist and counter-culture figure, best known for his novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.