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

Kim Powell is an author of award-winning YA fantasy books filled with adventure and magic.

Allen Gannett is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and public speaker inspiring the world to uncover their hidden potential.

Paul Milgrom is an accomplished economist and professor known for innovative auction theory and game theory research.

Acclaimed author of "Chaos Monkeys", Antonio Garcia Martinez brings stories of tech and finance to life.

Jacqueline Woodson is an acclaimed American author of books for children, young adults, and adults, writing on topics from identity to family and friendship.

David Herbert Donald is a renowned Pulitzer Prize winning historian and expert on the life of Abraham Lincoln.

George Packer is an award-winning journalist and author, exploring complex political and social topics in his writing.

Zora Neale Hurston was an influential African-American writer and folklorist who wrote stories and novels exploring African-American identities and culture.

Carolyn D. Wright is a multi-award-winning author, poet, and writing coach. Her books explore emotional, spiritual, and creative themes.

Award-winning Canadian author and ecologist, who writes about the interconnectedness of living systems.

Author of modernist literature, blending elements of fantasy, magic, and surrealism with intense characterization.

Vincent Bevins is a journalist and author who writes about social and political issues in a compelling and thought-provoking way.

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a botanist, plant ecologist, writer, and advocate for sustainability and indigenous peoples' relationships with nature.

Georges Simenon was a prolific Belgian author of popular crime and detective novels, known for his psychologically complex character portraits.

Gregory Orr is an American poet and professor whose work focuses on spirituality, nature, and personal identity.

Layli Long Soldier is a powerful contemporary poet and essayist whose work explores identity, race, and decoloniality.

Mary Elise Sarotte is a historian and German Studies professor who has written multiple books on Cold War history.

William W. Lewis is an esteemed author of biographical and political works. His works are acclaimed for their comprehensive research.

Daniel Suarez is a tech-savvy author of techno-thrillers, exploring the implications of emerging technologies in modern society.

Namwali Serpell is an acclaimed Zambian writer, professor, and speculative fiction author who captivates audiences with her thought-provoking stories.

Eric Klinenberg is an American sociologist and award-winning author of several influential books on modern culture.

Howard Schultz is an American entrepreneur, author and business executive best known for his leadership at Starbucks.

Renowned tech investor and author Roger McNamee offers expert insights on the digital economy.

Shoshana Zuboff is a renowned scholar and professor focusing on the implications of digital technology on human society.