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

Upton Sinclair was a 20th century muckraking author, best known for his 1906 novel "The Jungle".

Reeve Lindbergh is a critically acclaimed, award-winning author of both memoirs and children's books, renowned for her perceptiveness and graceful writing.

Charles A. Lindbergh was an influential aviator, activist, and author of multiple biographies and autobiographies.

Michel Rostain is a French author and jurist whose work focuses on themes of family and relationships.

Philipp Meyer is an acclaimed American novelist whose works explore complex themes of identity, capitalism, and morality.

Iconic British fantasy author who wrote the beloved "Discworld" and "Good Omens" series.

Chip Conley is a renowned business strategist, thought leader, and award-winning author.

David Graeber is an anthropologist and anarchist activist, acclaimed for his books on technology, globalisation and debt.

Ben Lerner is a critically acclaimed American novelist, poet and essayist, whose work explores themes of identity and alienation.

Susan Choi is an award-winning American novelist known for her use of history and exploration of identity.

Valeria Luiselli is an award-winning, contemporary Mexican-born author of novels, essay collections, and plays.

Sally Rooney is a critically acclaimed, award-winning Irish novelist, known for her frank, heart-wrenching explorations of human relationships.

George Bernard Shaw: English playwright and wit, renowned for his works like Pygmalion and Man and Superman.

Frank Knight is a celebrated economist who wrote influential books on economics, uncertainty, and entrepreneurship.

Chris Argyris is an esteemed Harvard professor and preeminent management theorist, renowned for his contributions to organizational learning and employee motivation.

Scott D. Anthony is an innovative business strategist and bestselling author focused on driving breakthrough innovation.

Alicia Keys is a formidable storyteller and award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actor.

Jocelyn K. Glei is a bestselling author who explores productivity, creativity, and well-being through her books and online courses.

"Louann Lofton is a scientist and award-winning author of non-fiction books about women's health and gender issues."

Software guru Kent Beck is renowned for his books on Extreme Programming, unit testing and software craftsmanship.

Scott Kupor is a venture capitalist and the author of the book "Secrets of Sand Hill Road." He provides insight into the world of fundraising.

Robert I. Sutton is an organizational psychologist, Stanford professor, and critically acclaimed author whose books focus on evidence-based advice.

Jeffrey Pfeffer is an acclaimed management expert and author of numerous best-selling books on business strategy.

Alfred D. Chandler Jr. is an eminent American historian known for extensive research on the evolution of corporations.