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

Marcus J. Borg is an international best-selling author on the topics of theology, spirituality, and early Christian tradition.

Mpho Tutu is an accomplished global leader, bishop, and writer who offers powerful messages of reconciliation and humanity.

An actor and comedian, Michael Rapaport is a New-York based author and filmmaker known for his hilarious memoirs.

Tiffany Haddish is a comedian, actress, and author of the memoir, "The Last Black Unicorn.

Lamont "U-God" Hawkins is a hip-hop pioneer and acclaimed author of Raw: My Journey Into the Wu-Tang.

. Chris Morrow is a bestselling author of adventure and fantasy books; his stories are full of excitement, mystery, and heart.

Russell Simmons is an American music mogul, entrepreneur, and best-selling author who has written numerous books.

Dick Winters was an iconic U.S. Army officer and leader of the celebrated "Band of Brothers" during WWII.

Cole C. Kingseed is an esteemed historian and renowned author, who writes with clarity and insight.

Paul Scharre is a global leader on Artificial Intelligence and National Security policy with intelligence, policy and military experience.

Albert-Laszlo Barabasi is a world-renowned physicist, author and leader in the fields of Network Science and Complex Systems.

Sam Anderson is an acclaimed journalist and author, writing meaningful stories about culture and urban life.

Victoria Johnson is an award-winning children's author known for her captivating stories, vivid imagery, and meaningful messages.

Richard A. Lanham is an American author and professor, known for his writings on rhetoric and writing techniques.

Jacqui Pretty is an excellent author of diverse, inspiring, and accessible fiction and non-fiction books.

Master of genre-bending fiction, Blake Crouch is an innovative author whose thriller and suspense stories captivate readers.

M.R. Carey is an acclaimed author of speculative fiction and horror, renowned for gripping and inventive storytelling.

M.L. Rio is a contemporary author of fiction and nonfiction blending dark humor and magical realism.

Chris Cleave is an award-winning novelist who writes gripping stories that explore complex relationships and complex moral choices.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is an acclaimed novelist writing modern, women-centred stories of love and growth.

Michael Ovitz is an American talent agent and entrepreneur offering insights on business, power and success.

Renowned scientist and biologist, J. Craig Venter is revolutionizing the field of genomics.

Chef, restaurateur, author and winemaker Joe Bastianich entertains audiences worldwide with his knowledge and expertise.

Matt Kahn is an inspirational spiritual teacher and bestselling author who centers his teachings around healing, unlocking the power of unconditional love.