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

Fearless singer-songwriter and renowned performer Amanda Palmer daringly explores empathy and transcendence through art.

Kenneth H. Blanchard is a renowned author, speaker, educator and business consultant specializing in leadership, management and customer service.

A world-renowned business strategist who has shaped the practices of global organizations with groundbreaking ideas.

Michele Zanini is an insightful and imaginative Italian author of mystery and fantasy novels.

Ash Carter is a bestselling author specializing in military, naval, international and science fiction topics

Aldous Huxley: Prolific English writer who explored wide-ranging topics from the power of science to social responsibilities.

Julie Zhuo is a best-selling author and product design expert, noted for her insightful and inspiring writing on technology and business.

Award-winning Czech writer known for his influential works of symbolic literature exploring existential anguish.

Mikhail Bulgakov is a renowned Russian playwright and author of satirical novels.

William Golding was a Nobel Prize-winning English novelist known for his depictions of human nature and savagery.

Expert business analyst coach Marylou Tyler is an author of several best-selling books offering creative problem solving strategies.

Aaron Ross is an award-winning and bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction books.

Joseph Heller is a renowned American author known for iconic satire "Catch-22".

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, leadership expert, and NYT bestselling author who encourages readers to "Lead from the Front".

Leif Babin is an accomplished former Navy SEAL, New York Times best-selling author, and leadership expert.

Award-winning American poet, known for his innovative and experimental use of language.

Jalal al-Din Rumi was a 13th century mystic, poet and teacher of the Sufi Islamic faith.

Marie Kondo is an organizational guru, bestselling author and lifestyle consultant, known for her 'KonMari' method.

Katherine Boo is an American journalist and author known for her work around poverty, inequality and social accountability.

Brad Feld is a leading venture capitalist, blogger, entrepreneur, and author of many books on startup success.

"Jason Mendelson is a venture capitalist and co-author of 'Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist'".

Sam Walton was an American businessman who founded Walmart and revolutionized how Americans shop.

Award-winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies" and "The Gene: An Intimate History".

Matthew Walker is an acclaimed neuroscientist and bestselling author known for his research on sleep.