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

Scott Lynch is a popular urban fantasy author known for his gripping and fast-paced "Gentlemen Bastards" novel series.

Richard Betts is a renowned international security scholar, lecturer, and author whose works assess critical security issues.

Tech-savvy scientist and entrepreneur, Dr. Astro Teller, is the leader behind Alphabet's "moonshots" and Google X initiatives.

Danielle Teller is an engaging author of humorous short stories that explore life's darker side.

Mervyn Peake was an English novelist, artist, poet, and illustrator whose iconic works forever changed the fantasy genre.

Scientist and author Stephen LaBerge pioneers research in lucid dreaming, sleep, and consciousness.

Howard Rheingold is a renowned author and expert on digital & technological cultures and media literacy.

Jon L. Dunn is an acclaimed naturalist and bird expert who has written dozens of books on the subject of North American birds.

Jonathan Alderfer is an acclaimed science writer known for his insightful and engaging books on nature and birding.

Multi-award-winning actor, director, and producer; best known for his inspiring and powerful films.

John Grillo is a best-selling author of a diverse range of non-fiction books on topics such as finance, personal career, and self-help.

Neil Howe is a respected authority on generations, and the author of several books illuminating the history of generations in the U.S.

An American author and historian specialized in studies of generations, William Strauss provides deep insight into American culture.

Nicole Daedone is an author, empowerment coach and founder of the women-focused OneTaste movement.

John Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, researcher, and author known for his pioneering work on brain science.

Jerzy Kosinski was a daring and provocative author who explored socio-political themes through darkly comic fiction.

Han Kang is a South Korean writer praised for her layered, evocative prose exploring themes such as mortality, identity, and desire.

Ben Fountain is an acclaimed author of fiction, lauded for his trademark wit and vivid, incisive prose.

Acclaimed Canadian short-story writer, Alice Munro, is renowned for her witty and insightful tales.

William Maxwell is an acclaimed American writer and editor renowned for his thoughtful, evocative novels and short stories.

Richard Yates is a celebrated American author of finely crafted, keenly observant novels and short stories.

Joseph Roth was an Austrian Jewish journalist and novelist, known for his vivid portraits of 1920s European culture.

Joyce Cary was an acclaimed 20th century British novelist and short-story writer, renowned for his works of satire and social criticism.

Victor Hugo was a celebrated French poet, novelist and playwright, renowned for works such as Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.