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

Maggie O'Farrell is a bestselling British author of multiple critically acclaimed novels, exploring heart-wrenching, unforgettable stories.

Les Payne is an award-winning American journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of fiction and nonfiction.

Tamara Payne is a celebrated American writer whose stories explore complex themes of identity, faith, and love.

Sayaka Murata is an acclaimed Japanese writer of novels and short stories, exploring the complexities of modern identity.

Acclaimed author of "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" and other works of fantasy and historical fiction.

Rebecca Solnit is a social activist and award-winning author, who writes about environmentalism, feminism, and politics.

John Kay is a renowned economist and award-winning financial author, renowned for his insight and analysis of complex financial topics.

Lord Mervyn King is an eminent economist and the former governor of the Bank of England who writes books on economics and finance.

Lawrence Ingrassia is an American journalist and author of critically acclaimed books about business and finance.

Financial journalist who exposes systemic unethical behavior in the banking industry and beyond.

Maria Ross is an award-winning author of compelling novels exploring complex relationships and their lasting effects.

Mark W. Johnson is an award-winning author and thought-leader of business strategy and innovation.

Josh Suskewicz is an experienced author of contemporary novels, exploring complex character arcs and personal themes with narrative finesse.

Arthur Blank is an acclaimed, award-winning author and an expert on the science of happiness.

Joseph Michelli is an award-winning author and organizational consultant, incorporating psychology and leadership in his books.

Tara Schuster is a comedian and bestselling author of "Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies".

Erric Solomon is an accomplished science-fiction author, known for complex and captivating stories of exploration, identity and adventure.

Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche is an international Buddhist teacher devoted to promoting wisdom and knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

Stefanie K. Johnson is a leading business professor, author, and keynote speaker on leadership and performance.

Katherine May is a London-based author whose stories captivate readers with tales of loss, love, and new beginnings.

J. Courtney Sullivan is a New York Times best-selling author of novels exploring the lives of modern women searching for truth.

Molly Ball is a political writer and reporter known for her keen insight into American politics.

Lydia Millet is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of satiric, comic and touching fiction.

Award-winning author of critically-acclaimed novels, Teddy Wayne's work explores the complexities of modern life.