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

World-renowned cognitive scientist and Pulitzer-winning author known for his works exploring complexity and pattern-finding.

Jordan Ellenberg is a mathematician, writer, and professor who studies discrete mathematics and number theory.

Zeynep Ton is an author and professor passionate about building vibrant, healthy workplaces.

Helen Macdonald is an acclaimed British author and naturalist, acclaimed for her award-winning nature writing.

Award-winning economist and Nobel Laureate, Alvin E. Roth, is renowned for his work in game theory, market design, and matching theory.

Jon Gertner is a renowned American historian and journalist, specializing in researching and writing about technology and its effects.

Award-winning sociologist and formerly Harvard professor, Sudhir Venkatesh is an expert on urban poverty and gang culture.

William H. Foege is an American medical epidemiologist, credited with developing the strategy to eradicate smallpox.

Scott E. Page is an award-winning author and professor of complexity science, focusing on problem solving, inequality and decision making.

Acclaimed comic book writer and artist known for his Marvel and DC stories and characters.

Jack Welch is a renowned business author, speaker and investor, offering insight on contemporary economic and managerial issues.

Award-winning author and global leader in positive psychology, Shawn Achor has inspired audiences worldwide.

Evan Osnos is an award-winning journalist, writer and New Yorker staff writer. His writing covers a range of global topics.

Niall Ferguson is a prominent British historian and political commentator known for his often controversial views.

. World-renowned novelist Kazuo Ishiguro is renowned for his subtle, evocative works of literature.

Nobel Laureate Angus Deaton is an economist renowned for his work on poverty, inequality, and consumption.

Louis Gerstner is an American business executive and author known for his leadership of iconic companies like IBM and American Express.

A leading executive leadership coach, Kevin Cashman is an inspirational thinker whose books emphasize personal growth and achievement.

Bryce G. Hoffman is an award-winning author and business advisor who writes about business strategy and innovation.

Acclaimed statistician and management expert W. Edwards Deming disrupted and defined industrial management.

John P. Kotter is a renowned business professor, consultant, and New York Times best-selling author.

Stieg Larsson was a Swedish crime fiction author, best known for his Millennium series of novels.

Hernando de Soto is renowned Peruvian economist, philosopher and author of "The Mystery of Capitalism".

Ken Liu is an award-winning author of speculative fiction, blending science fiction, fantasy and history.