Michael Chabon is an American novelist, screenwriter, columnist, and short story writer. Born in Washington, DC, he spent a year studying at Carnegie Mellon University before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1984. He subsequently received a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of California, Irvine.
Chabon's first novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (1988), was published when he was 25. He followed it with Wonder Boys (1995) and two short-story collections. In 2000, he published The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier &amp; Clay, a novel that John Leonard would later call Chabon's magnum opus. It received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2001.
His novel The Yiddish Policemen's Union, an alternate history mystery novel, was published in 2007 and won the Hugo, Sidewise, Nebula, and Ignotus awards; his serialized novel Gentlemen of the Road appeared in book form in the fall of the same year. In 2012, Chabon published Telegraph Avenue, billed as "a twenty-first century Middlemarch," concerning the tangled lives of two families in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2004.&nbsp;
He followed Telegraph Avenue in November 2016 with his latest novel, Moonglow, a fictionalized memoir of his maternal grandfather, based on his deathbed confessions under the influence of powerful painkillers in Chabon's mother's California home in 1989. Chabon's work is characterized by complex language, the frequent use of metaphor, and recurring themes such as nostalgia, divorce, abandonment, fatherhood, and, most notably, issues of Jewish identity.
He often includes gay, bisexual, and Jewish characters in his work. Since the late 1990s, he has written in increasingly diverse styles for varied outlets; he is a notable defender of the merits of genre fiction and plot-driven fiction and, along with novels, has published screenplays, children's books, comics, and newspaper serials. Chabon (pronounced, in his words, "Shea as in Shea Stadium, Bon as in Bon Jovi," i.e., /ˈʃeɪbɒn/) was born in Washington, DC, to a Jewish family.&nbsp;
His parents are Robert Chabon, a physician and lawyer, and Sharon Chabon. Chabon said he knew he wanted to be a writer when he wrote his first short story for a class assignment at age ten. When the story received an A, he recalls, "I thought to myself, 'That's it. That's what I want to do. I can do this.' And I never had any second thoughts or doubts." Referring to popular culture, he wrote of being raised "on a hearty diet of crap".
His parents divorced when he was 11, and he grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Columbia, Maryland. Columbia, where he lived nine months of the year with his mother, was "a progressive planned living community in which racial, economic, and religious diversity were actively fostered." He had written of his mother's marijuana use, recalling her "sometime around 1977 or so, sitting in the front seat of her friend Kathy's car, passing a little metal pipe back and forth before we went in to see a movie."&nbsp;
He grew up hearing Yiddish spoken by his mother's parents and siblings. Chabon attended Carnegie Mellon University for a year before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied under Chuck Kinder and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1984. He then went to graduate school at the University of California, Irvine, where he received a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.

Michael

Donald Richard DeLillo (born November 20, 1936) is an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, screenwriter, and essayist. His works have covered subjects as diverse as television, nuclear war, sports, the complexities of language, performance art, the Cold War, mathematics, the advent of the digital age, politics, economics, and global terrorism.
DeLillo was already a well-regarded cult writer in 1985 when the publication of White Noise brought him widespread recognition and won him the National Book Award for fiction. White Noise was followed in 1988 by Libra, a bestseller. DeLillo has twice been a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction finalist (for Mao II in 1992 and for Underworld in 1998), won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Mao II in 1992 (receiving another PEN/Faulkner Award nomination for The Angel Esmeralda in 2012), won the 1999 Jerusalem Prize, was granted the PEN/Saul Bellow Award for Achievement in American Fiction in 2010, and won the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction in 2013.
DeLillo had described his fiction as concerned with "living in dangerous times," In a 2005 interview, he said that writers "must oppose systems. It's important to write against power, corporations, the state, and the whole system of consumption and debilitating entertainment... By nature, writers must oppose things, oppose whatever power tries to impose on us."

Richard Betts is a renowned British artist who has been working in the art world since the early 1980s. He is renowned for his vibrant, abstract pieces that often incorporate a variety of mediums, such as paint, fabric, and other mixed media. His work is often described as a combination of expressionism and minimalism, combining bold colors and shapes with intricate detailing.
Richard Betts was born in London in 1958 and began his career as an artist when he was sixteen. His early works were mainly abstract paintings, often involving intense colors and textures. He was inspired by the vibrant works of the early 20th-century abstract expressionists, and he found solace in the work of artists such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem De Kooning.
Throughout his career, Richard Betts has explored various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and even photography. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and museums around the world, including the Tate Modern in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. His work is part of the permanent collections of many prestigious institutions, such as the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the British Council.
Richard Betts has also been associated with the British Pop Art movement and often explores the relationship between art and popular culture in his works. His art is often full of vibrant, contrasting colors and shapes that evoke a sense of motion and energy. He is also known for his use of textiles and fabrics in his art, often incorporating fabrics from different cultures and places around the world.
Richard Betts has been awarded numerous honors, including the Turner and Jerwood prizes. He has also lectured and taught at various universities, including the Royal College of Art in London and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. His work is highly sought after by collectors and museums around the world, and his pieces are often featured in auctions and art fairs.
Richard Betts has also been involved in many philanthropic initiatives and has supported numerous charities and organizations. He was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2015 for his services to art and culture. He is also a patron of the Royal Academy of Arts in London and a member of the Tate Gallery's International Council.
Richard Betts is an internationally acclaimed artist who has been praised for his unique and vibrant works. He continues to produce art that is both aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking, exploring the relationship between art and popular culture through his pieces. He is an important figure in the art world, and his work will continue to inspire and delight viewers for years to come.

Richard

Neil Richard Gaiman was born on November 10, 1960, in Portchester, England. He originated from a family of Eastern European Jewish descent. His father, David Bernard Gaiman, worked at their family chain of stores, while his mother, Sheila Gaiman, was a pharmacist. In 1965 the family moved to East Grinstead, West Sussex, where Neil grew up with a profound love for reading, beginning as early as age 4.&nbsp;
Some of his favorite childhood books include J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Batman, and other comics. Gaiman received early education at various church schools, including Fonthill School in East Grinstead, Ardingly College, and Whitgift School in Croydon.
When Gaiman began to outgrow comic books in his teenage years, he realized the lack of comic books for an older mature audience. He, therefore, decided to fill the gap himself. Although he wanted to write comic books, Gaiman had little idea how to go about it. Following his graduation from high school in 1977, Gaiman became a journalist writing articles for a number of renowned publications such as the Sunday Times, the Observer, Knave, and Time Out.&nbsp;
In March 1985, Gaiman married McGrath after the birth of their son Michael in 1983. The couple had two more children, Holly and Madeleine. In 1984, Gaiman wrote his first book, a biography of the band Duran Duran. He continued writing articles and interviews in magazines under pseudonyms. However, in 1987, Gaiman waved goodbye to journalism, stating, “British newspapers can make up anything they want and publish it as fact.”&nbsp;
Also, in the late 1980s, Gaiman published Don’t Panic: The Official Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Companion. Gaiman started writing comic books, continuing the series of Marvelman after its original creator and Gaiman’s friend Alan Moore abandoned it. After his impressive work on Marvelman, Gaiman was offered to write the limited series of Black Orchard and also to re-write an old character, The Sandman. From December 1988 to March 1966, Gaiman produced work on The Sandman, which was later collected in 12 volumes.&nbsp;
More significant comic works by Neil Gaiman include The Books of Magic (1989), Lady Justice, and Mr. Hero. The Newmatic Man, Teknophage, Tales of the White Wolf, Whatever happened to the Caper Crusader, as well as contributions to Wednesday Comics.

Neil

John Crowley is an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. He is best known for his works of historical fiction, particularly the four-volume Ægypt series, the middle volume of which, Love &amp; Sleep (1994), was nominated for the World Fantasy Award. Crowley's works are noted for their lyricism, romanticism, and their transgressive explorations of alternative belief systems.
Born in 1942 in Presque Isle, Maine, where he grew up, Crowley attended Catholic schools and then the University of Maine, graduating in 1964 with a degree in English. Following a brief stint in the US Air Force, Crowley began his writing career in academia, teaching English and creative writing at Yale and Harvard. He also worked as a copywriter and editor at an advertising firm in New York City.
Crowley is an important figure in the fantasy genre, having been awarded the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2007. His works often blend elements of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical fiction, as well as spiritual, philosophical, and metaphysical themes. His first novel, The Deep (1975), is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future. His second novel, Beasts (1976), is a contemporary fantasy set in rural Kentucky.
The Ægypt series, which consists of the novels The Solitudes (1987), Love &amp; Sleep (1994), Dæmonomania (2000), and Endless Things (2007), is often considered to be Crowley's magnum opus. This complex work of historical fiction follows an academic, Pierce Moffett, as he attempts to decipher the mysteries of the Renaissance philosopher Giordano Bruno. In the process, Pierce becomes embroiled in searching for an ancient and mysterious book, the Clavis, which he believes contains the secrets of the universe.
Crowley's other works of fiction include Little, Big (1981), a sprawling fantasy novel set in a mysterious world; Engine Summer (1979), a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel; and Ka: Dar Oakley in the Ruin of Ymr (2018), a retelling of the Finnish epic Kalevala. Crowley has also penned a number of short stories and non-fiction essays, some of which have been collected in the volumes Novelty (1989) and Novelties &amp; Souvenirs (1999).
John Crowley's works have been praised for their intricate plotting, poetic language, and imaginative exploration of the boundaries between science and magic. His profound engagement with questions of faith and his willingness to challenge our assumptions about the nature of reality have earned him a devoted readership and a place among the most important authors of contemporary fantasy.

John

Martha Wells has been an SF/F writer since her first fantasy novel was published in 1993. Her work includes The Books of the Raksura series, The Death of the Necromancer, the Fall of Ile-Rien trilogy, The Murderbot Diaries series, media tie-in fiction for Star Wars, Stargate: Atlantis, and Magic: the Gathering, as well as short fiction, YA novels, and non-fiction.&nbsp;
She has won Nebula Awards, Hugo Awards, and Locus Awards, and her work has appeared on the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the BSFA Award ballot, the USA Today Bestseller List, and the New York Times Bestseller List. She is a member of the Texas Literary Hall of Fame, and her books have been published in twenty-five languages.
Her first novel, The Element of Fire, was published by Tor Books in hardcover in July 1993 and was a finalist for the 1993 Compton Crook/Stephen Tall Award and a runner-up for the 1994 Crawford Award. The French edition, Le feu primordial, was a 2003 Imaginales Award nominee.
Her third novel, The Death of the Necromancer (Avon Eos), was a 1998 Nebula Award Finalist, and the French edition was a 2002 Imaginales Award nominee. Her novella All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries (Tor.com) was a 2017 Philip K. Dick Award finalist and won an ALA/YALSA Alex Award, a Hugo Award for Best Novella, a Nebula Award for Best Novella, and a Locus Award. The Books of the Raksura was a Hugo Finalist for Best Series in 2018.&nbsp;
Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries (Tor.com) was a Nebula Award finalist, a Locus Award winner, and a Hugo Award winner. Exit Strategy: The Murderbot Diaries (Tor.com) was a BSFA Finalist for Short Fiction. Network Effect (2020, Tor.com) was a New York Times Bestseller, a Nebula Award Winner for Best Novel, a Hugo Award Winner for Best Novel, and The Murderbot Diaries as a whole won a Hugo Award for Best Series. Fugitive Telemetry (2021, Tor.com) was also a New York Times Bestseller. She was made a member of the Texas Literary Hall of Fame on October 19, 2022.
The combined French edition of The Murderbot Diaries, translated by Mathilde Montier, won the Prix Bob Morane for Best Foreign Novel and the Prix Julia Verlanger. The Spanish edition of All Systems Red, translated by Carla Bataller Estruch, won the Ignotus Award for Short Story. The Murderbot Diaries, Books 1-4, and Network Effect, translated by Naoya Nakahara, were finalists for the Seiun Award in the international long-form category.&nbsp;
The Murderbot Diaries omnibus was nominated for Best Foreign Novel published in German and for translator Frank Böhmert for Best Translation in the 2020 Kurd Laßwitz Preis. She has also published three media tie-in novels: Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary, released in March 2006, Stargate Atlantis: Entanglement in March 2007; and Star Wars: Razor's Edge in September 2013. She also wrote the Magic Story for the Dominaria expansion in 2018 for Magic: the Gathering. Her first young adult fantasy, Emilie and the Hollow World, was published in April 2013 by Strange Chemistry Books, and the sequel, Emilie and the Sky World, in March 2014.
She has had short stories published in Realms of Fantasy, Black Gate, Lone Star Stories, Stargate Magazine, Lightspeed Magazine, Wired Magazine, Uncanny Magazine, Tor.com, and in the anthologies Elemental, Tales of the Emerald Serpent, The Other Half of the Sky, Tales of the Emerald Serpent II: A Knight in the Silk Purse, Mech: Age of Steel, The Gods of Lovecraft, Take Us to a Better Place, The Empire Strikes Back: From a Certain Point of View, The Nebula Awards Showcase 2019, The Nebula Awards Showcase 54 and The Long List Anthology #7. She has essays in the non-fiction anthologies Farscape Forever, Mapping the World of Harry Potter, Chicks Unravel Time, The Kobold Guide to Magic, and The Writer's Book of Doubt.

Martha

Cheryl Strayed is an American author, memoirist, and essayist best known for her memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail. Her writing style has been described as raw, honest, and emotionally charged. Her work has been widely praised for its open-hearted exploration of difficult topics such as addiction, grief, and self-discovery.
Born in Minnesota in 1968, Strayed was raised in a working-class family and experienced a great deal of hardship and tragedy throughout her childhood. She was estranged from her father and his family, and her mother died of cancer when Strayed was 22. In her twenties, she became deeply involved in drugs and alcohol and experienced a period of radical self-destruction.
It was during this period of her life that Strayed decided to embark on a difficult and transformative hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. This journey, which she documented in her memoir Wild, was a transformative experience for Strayed as she worked through her past traumas and grew into a new sense of self-knowledge and self-empowerment.
Since the publication of Wild, Strayed has published numerous books and essays on topics ranging from love, loss, and recovery, to feminism, motherhood, and community. She is also a regular contributor to the advice columns Dear Sugar and Tiny Beautiful Things, which offer insight and guidance to those struggling with their own difficult journeys.
Strayed has also become a powerful advocate for the environment and has written extensively on the need to protect and preserve public lands. In addition to her work as an author and public speaker, Strayed is a founding board member of the Women's Wilderness, a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor experiences for women.
Today, Strayed continues to write and speak about the power of resilience, courage, and self-discovery. She has become a powerful voice for those seeking to find their own paths and for those who are brave enough to share their stories.
In addition to her writing and advocacy, Strayed is an avid traveler and hiker. She has completed the Pacific Crest Trail twice and has hiked extensively in the United States and around the world. She has also completed the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Strayed is a passionate advocate for the outdoors and recently launched a project called “Outdoor Education for All” to make outdoor education accessible to all students.
Strayed also serves on the board of the National Parks Foundation and is a member of the National Parks Conservation Association. She is a passionate supporter of conservation and public lands and has worked to promote access to the outdoors for all.
Strayed is an inspirational figure for many who her story and her work have inspired. She has become a powerful voice for those who are seeking to find their own paths and for those who are brave enough to share their stories.

Cheryl

Megan Miranda is the New York Times bestselling author of ALL THE MISSING GIRLS, THE PERFECT STRANGER, THE LAST HOUSE GUEST, which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection, and THE GIRL FROM WIDOW HILLS. She has also written several books for young adults, including COME FIND ME, FRAGMENTS OF THE LOST, and THE SAFEST LIES.&nbsp;
She grew up in New Jersey, graduated from MIT, and lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children. Her next adult suspense, SUCH A QUIET PLACE, will be published on July 13, 2021.&nbsp;

Megan

John Green is an American author, vlogger, and educator. He was born on August 24, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is best known for his young adult novels, including "Looking for Alaska," "An Abundance of Katherines," "Paper Towns," "The Fault in Our Stars," and "Turtles All the Way Down."
Green began his career as a writer in the mid-2000s, publishing his first novel, "Looking for Alaska," in 2005. The book was a commercial and critical success, winning the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award and becoming a New York Times bestseller. This was followed by "An Abundance of Katherines" in 2006 and "Paper Towns" in 2008, both of which were also well-received by critics and readers alike.
In 2012, Green published "The Fault in Our Stars," which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a successful film in 2014. The novel tells the story of two teenagers with cancer, Hazel and Gus, and their blossoming romance. The book received widespread critical acclaim and cemented Green's reputation as a leading voice in young adult literature.
Green's latest novel, "Turtles All the Way Down," was published in 2017. The book deals with themes of mental health and friendship and received positive reviews from critics.
In addition to his writing career, Green is also well-known for his vlogging and educational work. Along with his brother, Hank, he runs the popular YouTube channel "Vlogbrothers," which has over 2.5 million subscribers. He also regularly participates in online educational initiatives such as Crash Course, a series of educational videos on a variety of subjects.
Green is also an advocate for various causes, including mental health awareness and literacy. He is a co-founder of the charity organization "Project for Awesome," which raises money for various charitable causes.
In addition to his writing and vlogging, John Green is also known for his active presence on social media, where he engages with fans and shares his thoughts on various topics. He has a large following on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, and he is known for his candid and honest approach to discussing mental health, politics, and other issues that are important to him.
Green is also a frequent speaker and panelist at literary events and conventions, where he shares his experiences as an author and offers advice to aspiring writers. He is also a vocal advocate for the importance of reading and has been involved in various literacy initiatives and programs.
Green's work has been translated into many languages and has been popular in many countries worldwide. He has been honored with numerous awards and accolades, including the 2015 Children's Choice Book Award for "The Fault in Our Stars" and the 2014 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery for "Paper Towns."
Overall, John Green is a versatile and accomplished individual who is known not just for his writing but also for his efforts to make a difference in the world through his charity work, his educational initiatives, and his advocacy for various causes. He is a respected and influential figure in the literary world and continues to inspire and touch the lives of readers and fans around the world.

Jessica Hische is a graphic designer, illustrator, and author based in San Francisco. She is best known for her hand lettering, typography, and illustration work in the design and advertising industry.
Hische began her career as a freelance designer in 2005, working with various clients on various design projects. She quickly gained recognition for her unique and elegant hand lettering style, and her work began to be featured in publications such as Communication Arts, Print, and HOW magazine.
In addition to her design work, Hische is also an accomplished author. She has written several books on design and typography, including "In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, from Pencil to Vector" and "Tomorrow I'll Be Brave." Both books offer a glimpse into Hische's creative process and provide valuable insights and tips for designers and illustrators.
Hische has also been a guest speaker at several design conferences and events, sharing her knowledge and experience with other designers and creative professionals. She is also known for her "Daily Drop Cap" project, a series of illustrated letters she created and shared daily on her website.
Overall, Jessica Hische is a highly respected and accomplished designer, illustrator, and author, known for her beautiful hand lettering and typography work. Her unique style, attention to detail, and dedication to her craft have earned her a reputation as one of the industry's most talented and influential designers.

Jessica

Patrick Rothfuss is an American author best known for his "The Kingkiller Chronicle" series, which includes the novels "The Name of the Wind" and "The Wise Man's Fear."
"The Name of the Wind" is the first book in the series and introduces readers to the character of Kvothe, a legendary and powerful wizard and musician. The novel is written from the point of view of Kvothe and tells the story of his childhood, the loss of his family, and his rise to fame as a student at a prestigious magic school.
"The Wise Man's Fear" is the second book in the series, which picks up where "The Name of the Wind" left off and follows Kvothe as he continues his story and searches for the truth about his family.
The third and final book of the series is expected to be "The Doors of Stone," but there is no official release date yet. Rothfuss has also written several other books, such as "The Slow Regard of Silent Things, " a novella that takes place in the world of Kingkiller Chronicle, and "The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle: The Thing Beneath the Bed" a children's book.
Rothfuss' writing has been praised for its imaginative world-building, complex characters, and lush prose. In addition, he is known for his engaging, suspenseful storytelling, wisdom, and humor. He has won several awards, including the Quill Award, the David Gemmell Legend Award, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel, and has been a New York Times bestseller.
He is also active in charitable works, particularly for organizations that benefit children, education, and literacy.

Patrick

Brendon Burchard is an entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker who has become one of the most sought-after voices in the personal-development space. He is the founder of High-Performance Academy and Expert Academy, which provide training, tools, and resources to help people reach their full potential.
A native of Montana, Burchard started out as a freelance copywriter and began writing self-help books in 2003. Since then, he has authored several bestsellers, including The Millionaire Messenger, The Charge, and Life's Golden Ticket. He has also been featured on many of the world's leading media outlets, including TIME, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
Burchard is also the founder of the High Performance Institute, a center for research and education on the science of success and high performance. He has developed a groundbreaking model of human motivation and success, which is the basis of his teachings. Through his books, seminars, and other materials, Burchard offers practical advice on how to achieve peak performance in any area of life.
In addition to his work as a personal-development expert, Burchard is a philanthropist, having donated millions of dollars to various causes. He is also an active supporter of organizations that work to empower and inspire young people and has been a featured speaker at many conferences and events.
Burchard has earned a reputation as one of the most inspiring and influential personal-development experts in the world. He is a passionate believer in the potential of every person to reach their true potential, and his teachings have touched millions of lives around the world.

Brendon

Ian Stewart was born in 1945 and educated at Cambridge (MA) and Warwick (Ph.D.). He is an Emeritus Professor in the Mathematics Department at Warwick University, where he divides his time equally between research into nonlinear dynamics and furthering public awareness of mathematics. He is also an Emeritus Professor at Gresham College, London.&nbsp;
He has held visiting positions in Germany, New Zealand, and the USA. He has five honorary doctorates (Open University, Westminster, Louvain, Kingston, and Brighton) and is an honorary wizard of Unseen University on Discworld. He is best known for his popular science writing—mainly on mathematical themes. His awards include the Royal Society’s Faraday Medal (1995), the IMA Gold Medal (2000), the AAAS Public Understanding of Science and Technology Award (2001), the LMS/IMA Zeeman Medal (2008), and the Lewis Thomas Prize (2015, joint with Steven Strogatz).&nbsp;
Jointly with Martin Golubitsky, he won the 2001 Balaguer Prize. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2001. His book Nature’s Numbers was shortlisted for the 1996 Rhone-Poulenc Prize for Science Books, and Why Beauty is Truth was shortlisted for the 2008 Royal Society Prize for Science Books. His iPad app Incredible Numbers, a collaboration with TouchPress and Profile Books, won the DigitalBookWorld Award for adult nonfiction in 2015 and was selected as one of the 24 'Best Apps of 2014' in the US and Canadian App Stores.&nbsp;
In 2018 he received the Pythagorean Universe Award from the Centre for Advanced Studies, Warsaw University of Technology. He became a Master's at the Centre for Advanced Studies, Warsaw University of Technology. He delivered the 1997 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures on BBC television and repeated them in Japan in 1998. The final lecture began by bringing a live tiger into the lecture room. He has made nearly 450 radio broadcasts and 80 television appearances.
He has published over 120 books, including Nature's Numbers; The Collapse of Chaos (with Jack Cohen); Fearful Symmetry (with Martin Golubitsky); Does God Play Dice?; Why Beauty is Truth, Letters to a Young Mathematician, Life’s Other Secret, the US bestseller Flatterland, and the bestselling Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. Recent books are Mathematics of Life, the number one popular science bestseller 17 Equations That Changed the World, The Great Mathematical Problems, and Symmetry: a Very Short Introduction.&nbsp;
He has also collaborated with Terry Pratchett and Jack Cohen on the series The Science of Discworld I, II, III, and IV, all of which reached number 1 or 2 in the Sunday Times bestseller list. The first book in the series was nominated for a Hugo award at the World Science Fiction Convention in 2000. The Italian translation of Letters to a Young Mathematician won the 2006 Peano Prize. Jointly with Steven Strogatz, he won the Lewis Thomas Prize for Science Writing in 2015.&nbsp;
In Pursuit of the Unknown (US title of Seventeen Equations That Changed the World) won the 2017 Euler Book Prize. I Numeri Uno, the Italian translation of Significant Figures, won the inaugural Premio Internazionale Cosmos in Reggio Calabria, Italy, in 2019. He has contributed to various newspapers and magazines in the UK, Europe, and the USA, including New Scientist and Scientific American. He has been a mathematics consultant for New Scientist and Encyclopaedia Britannica.
He wrote the monthly ‘Mathematical Recreations’ column in Scientific American for twelve years. He is the author of several research texts, including The Symmetry Perspective (with Martin Golubitsky), Singularities and Groups in Bifurcation Theory (with Martin Golubitsky and David Schaeffer), and Catastrophe Theory and Its Applications (with Tim Poston).
He is also a critically acclaimed science-fiction author. He has published several SF short stories (several in Nature) as well as the novels Wheelers and Heaven (with Jack Cohen), The Living Labyrinth and Rock Star (with Tim Poston), and Jack of All Trades. He won the Bloody Stupid Johnson Award for Innovative Uses of Mathematics at the 2016 Discworld Convention. He was Science Guest of Honour and a Hugo Award Presenter at Worldcon75 (World Science Fiction Convention), Helsinki 2017.
He is an active research mathematician with over 200 published papers and currently works on pattern formation, chaos, network dynamics, and biomathematics. He lives in Coventry, UK, and is married (50 years and counting) with two sons, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

B.J. Novak is an American actor, writer, director, producer, stand-up comedian, and author. He is best known for his role as Ryan Howard on NBC’s popular sitcom The Office (2005-2013). Novak has established himself as an esteemed multi-hyphenate in the entertainment industry, having written for and appeared on numerous TV shows, and films, and several books.
Novak was born on July 31, 1979, in Newton, Massachusetts. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing in clubs and colleges across the country. Novak was a contributor to the popular Comedy Central show, “The Daily Show,” from 2001-2004. He was then cast as a series regular on “The Office” in 2005, where he served as a writer, director, and executive producer. Novak’s role as Ryan Howard on “The Office” earned him an Emmy nomination in 2007.
In addition to his acting career, Novak is also a writer. He wrote the 2011 romantic comedy film, “The Smurfs,” and its 2013 sequel, “The Smurfs 2”. He has also written several children’s books, including “The Book With No Pictures” and “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories.”
Novak has also produced several films, such as “The Intern” (2015), “The Founder” (2016), “The Big Sick” (2017), and “The Incredible Jessica James” (2017). He has also written for television shows such as “The Mindy Project” (2012-2015) and “Modern Family” (2014-2015).
Novak is an avid philanthropist, having supported numerous charities throughout his career, such as the Alzheimer’s Association, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and The Art of Elysium. In 2017, he launched The List App, a social media platform designed to facilitate sharing personal lists.
B.J. Novak is a multi-faceted entertainer whose career has spanned multiple industries. With an array of writing, directing, producing, and acting credits to his name, Novak has become one of the most recognizable figures in the entertainment industry.
Novak is also an accomplished author, having published four books: “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories” (2014), “The Book with No Pictures” (2014), “Knife’s Edge” (2015), and “Huddle” (2019). His books have received critical acclaim and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.
Novak’s success has earned him numerous awards, including the Variety Power of Comedy Award in 2018, a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on The Office (2007), and an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (2007). In 2018, Novak was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame for his contributions to television.

B.J.

Stephen King is an American author known for his horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy novels. He was born in Portland, Maine, in 1947 and began writing at a young age. He published his first novel, "Carrie," in 1974, which was a success and later adapted into a film. He has since published over 60 novels and 200 short stories, many of which have been adapted into movies, television shows, and comic books. Some of his most famous works include "The Shining," "It," "Salem's Lot," "The Stand," and "Misery."&nbsp;
Stephen King began his career as a writer in the early 1970s while working as a teacher. His first short story, "The Glass Floor," was published in 1967. However, his first novel, "Carrie," was not published until 1974. Nevertheless, it was a success and was adapted into a film in 1976. This success encouraged him to continue writing and publishing novels. In the 1970s and 1980s, he published a string of successful horror and supernatural stories, including "Salem's Lot," "The Shining," "The Stand," "Firestarter," "Pet Sematary," "It," and "Misery."
His novels have been adapted into films, television shows, and comic books. Some of the most famous adaptations of his work include the movie "Carrie," "The Shining," "Stand by Me," "Misery," "The Shawshank Redemption," and "It." He also wrote several non-fiction books and short story collections.
In recent years, he has continued to publish novels, including "Doctor Sleep," "Under the Dome," "Joyland" and "Revival." He is considered one of his generation's most successful and famous authors and has sold over 350 million copies of his books worldwide.

Stephen

Caleb Carr (born August 2, 1955) is an American military historian and author. Carr is the second of three sons born to Lucien Carr and Francesca Von Hartz. He authored The Alienist, The Angel of Darkness, The Lessons of Terror, Killing Time, The Devil Soldier, The Italian Secretary, and The Legend of Broken. He has taught military history at Bard College and worked extensively in film, television, and the theater. His military and political writings have appeared in numerous magazines and periodicals, among them The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in upstate New York.
He was born on August 2, 1955, in Manhattan, one of three sons born to Beat Generation figure Lucien Carr and Francesca von Hartz. Lucien's close circle of friends included William Burroughs, Jack Kerouac, and Allen Ginsberg, whom Lucien had known since his college days. Their frequent presence in the Carr household affected Carr's future career: "They were noisy drunks that were a disruption. They made me determined never to be a fiction writer". This reaffirmed an earlier sentiment in a 1997 interview, where he stated that, as a child, he "wanted nothing less than to be a fiction writer."
Carr received his primary education from St. Luke's School in Greenwich Village and his secondary education from Friends Seminary, also in downtown New York City. Carr's interest in military history did not help him fit in at Friends Seminary, a Quaker school. He was an excellent student, but he was guilty of pranks like setting off cherry bombs in the school lavatories. When he discovered that his school transcript was marked "Socially Undesirable," he was "stunned."&nbsp;
"We had guys in our school who dealt opium and cocaine out of their lockers, and the teacher would take them aside and have conversations." The designation was enough to keep him out of Harvard. He attended Kenyon College, in Gambier, Ohio, from 1973 to 1975 and returned to New York City in 1975 to complete his education at New York University, where, in 1977, he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in military and diplomatic history.
Much of Carr's fiction deals with violence perpetrated by people whose behavior has its origins in childhood abuse. His father, whose famously turbulent childhood ended in a conviction for manslaughter, inflicted physical and emotional abuse upon his wife and children. Caleb remembers being singled out for his father's beatings:&nbsp;
"He was enormously threatened by me from the time I was a child—threatened by my tendency to speak what I perceived. Alcoholics don't tend to like children like that." The physical and verbal abuse fueled by alcohol and rage didn't stop even after Caleb's parents divorced when he was eight. Carr did not learn about his father's crime until he was 18. He recalls being shocked "but not exactly surprised."
The frequent presence of Lucien's friends Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Burroughs in the Carr home was a "little unnerving." "They could be perfectly nice people one-to-one," Carr told Salon in a 1997 interview. "Kerouac was a very nice man. Allen could be a very nice guy. Burroughs was a little strange for a child. But they weren't children, people. You needed to be grown up to be around them if you wanted to not be terrified. What they were up to was not gonna make any child reassured."
After the Carrs' divorce, Kerouac proposed marriage to Caleb's mother, but she turned him down and afterward married writer John Speicher. Carr's new stepfather was another heavy drinker, and Carr made weekly visits to Lucien. "There was a lot of craziness in the family," Carr remembers, "and a lot of alcoholism among the adults." Speicher had three daughters from a previous marriage, and they and the three Carr brothers bonded, a group that Caleb would label "the dark Brady Bunch."
&nbsp;They spent most summers at a house in upstate New York, originally bought by Carr's maternal grandparents, then owned by his mother. "When the adults weren't around it was a place of great solace. When they were, it was a place of great exploration because being in the house too much wasn't an option."
Likewise, when the family was back in New York, Caleb spent as much time as possible away from their apartment. Among his favorite havens, other than the streets of Manhattan themselves, were the city's movie theaters. He at first preferred classic and then war movies and became increasingly interested in military history. "Part of it was a desire to find violence that was, in the first place, directed toward some sort of purposeful end and, second, governed by a definable ethical code. And I think it's fairly obvious why I would want to do that", he told New York magazine in 1994.

Caleb

Dolly

Dolly Alderton has seen it all and done it all. In her memoir, she talks about growing up and coming of age during the trials and triumphs of becoming an adult, journalist, and former Sunday Times columnist. She writes about falling in love, finding a job, getting drunk, getting dumped, realizing that Ivan from the corner shop might be the most reliable man in her life, and being thankful that no one can ever compare to her best girlfriends.&nbsp;
Everything I Know About Love is about bad dates, good friends, and—above all else—realizing that you are enough. Glittering with wit and insight, heart and humor, Dolly Alderton’s unforgettable debut weave together personal stories, satirical observations, a series of lists, recipes, and other vignettes that will strike a chord of recognition with women of every age.

Anya Taylor-Joy is an English-Argentine actress who has been acting since she was a teenager. She is best known for her roles in The Witch (2015), Split (2016), and Emma (2020). She has also appeared in numerous television series and films, including Thoroughbreds (2017), Glass (2019), and The Queen’s Gambit (2020).
Born in Miami, Florida, to an English father and an Argentine mother, Anya Taylor-Joy moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the age of six. She grew up in an environment where both Spanish and English were spoken, and from an early age, she was drawn to acting. At the age of 16, she moved to London to pursue an acting career and was soon cast in the film Vampire Academy (2014).
After her breakout performance in The Witch (2015), for which she won the Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Award for Acting, Taylor-Joy's career took off. She went on to appear in the horror films Split (2016) and Glass (2019). She also starred in the comedy-drama Thoroughbreds (2017) and the miniseries The Miniaturist (2018). In 2020, she starred in the period drama Emma and the Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit.
Taylor-Joy is known for her versatile range and ability to bring depth to her characters. Her performances have earned her numerous awards, including a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries, a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, and a Golden Globe nomination. She also won the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films' Saturn Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Witch.
In her spare time, Taylor-Joy enjoys music, traveling, and playing chess. She has stated that she is passionate about the environment and loves animals, especially cats. Despite her busy schedule, she also makes time for her family and friends.
In addition to her work in film and television, Taylor-Joy has appeared in music videos for Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Hozier. She also stars in the horror-thriller The New Mutants (2020), which is set in the X-Men universe. Taylor-Joy is set to appear in the upcoming film Last Night in Soho (2021) and the Netflix series Shadow and Bone (2021).
Anya Taylor-Joy is a remarkable young actress who is sure to continue to impress audiences with her talent. With her brilliant performances, she has already made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Fans of Taylor-Joy will no doubt be looking forward to seeing more of her work in the future.

Anya

Emma Gannon

Bryony Gordon

Elizabeth Day

Marian Keyes

Caitlin Moran

In Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton takes us on a journey of self-discovery. She explores her own life, from her teenage years to her thirties, and shares the lessons she's learned about love, loss, and everything in between. It's a great read if you're looking to understand yourself better.

The Journey of Self-Discovery

One of the key takeaways from the book is the importance of friendship. Dolly Alderton shows us that friends can be our rock during tough times, and their love can be just as significant as romantic love. So, take a look at your own friendships and see how you can nurture them.

The Importance of Friendship

Dolly Alderton doesn't shy away from showing the ups and downs of love. She shares her own experiences with heartbreak and joy, reminding us that love isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. If you're going through a tough time in your love life, this book might offer some comfort.

The Ups and Downs of Love

In Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton emphasizes the importance of self-love. She encourages us to take care of ourselves, to value our own happiness, and to not lose ourselves in the pursuit of love. It's a powerful message that can inspire you to prioritize your own well-being.

The Value of Self-Love

Dolly Alderton isn't afraid to be vulnerable in her book. She shares her deepest fears, her biggest mistakes, and her most embarrassing moments. This vulnerability makes the book relatable and encourages us to embrace our own imperfections. So, if you're looking to embrace your own vulnerability, this book might be a good place to start.

The Power of Vulnerability

Everything I Know About Love

Dolly Alderton is an award-winning author and journalist. She is a columnist for The Sunday Times Style and has also written for GQ, Red, Marie Claire, and Grazia. From 2017 to 2020, she co-hosted the weekly pop-culture and current affairs podcast The High Low alongside journalist Pandora Sykes.
Her first book, Everything I Know About Love, became a top five Sunday Times bestseller and won a National Book Award for Autobiography of the Year in its first week of publication. Her first novel, Ghosts, was published in October 2020 and was also a top five Sunday Times Bestseller.
Alderton began writing for The Sunday Times in 2015, working initially as a dating columnist from 2015 to 2017. In 2020, she began working as an agony aunt for The Sunday Times in her column Dear Dolly. Alderton's debut book, Everything I Know About Love, was published in February 2018.
&nbsp;BBC News described it as "offering readers a frank and deeply personal account of friendships, relationships and growing up as a millennial." The memoir was shortlisted for the National Book Awards in 2018 in the Autobiography category (won that year by Michelle Obama for Becoming). It was shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Book of the Year.
&nbsp;In October 2020, Alderton was working on a TV adaptation of Everything I Know About Love. It was produced by Working Title Television and Universal International Studios for BBC, with a screenplay by Alderton and directed by China Moo-Young. Her first novel, Ghosts, was published in October 2020 by Fig Tree. The novel concerns a 32-year-old food writer, Nina, who meets someone through a dating app while her father is beginning to show signs of dementia.

Nina Dean arrives in her thirties as a successful food writer with friends and family, plus a new home and neighborhood. When she meets Max, a beguiling romantic hero who tells her on date one that he's going to marry her, it feels like all is going to plan.&nbsp;
A new relationship couldn't have come at a better time - her thirties haven't been the liberating, uncomplicated experience she was sold. Everyone's moving to the suburbs, friendships are fading, ex-boyfriends are moving on, and, worse, everyone seems to be moving away from her. Although Dolly Alderton's first novel has moments of wit and charm, it lacks interesting characters and many well-developed storylines.

null

In Ghosts, Dolly Alderton explores the complexities of relationships, both romantic and platonic. She shows us that relationships can be messy and challenging, but they're also what makes life meaningful. It's a great reminder to cherish the relationships we have and to work on improving them.

Exploring Relationships

Alderton gives us a raw and honest look into adulthood. She shows us that it's not always easy or glamorous, but it's a journey worth taking. It's a great book to check out if you're feeling lost or confused about your own journey into adulthood.

Understanding Adulthood

The book's title, Ghosts, refers to the modern dating phenomenon of ghosting. Alderton explores this painful experience, offering insights and advice on how to deal with it. If you've ever been ghosted, this book might help you find some closure.

Dealing with Ghosting

Mental health is a key theme in Ghosts. Alderton shows us that it's okay to struggle and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. It's a great book to read if you're looking to understand more about mental health.

Exploring Mental Health

In Ghosts, Alderton reminds us of the importance of self-worth. She shows us that we should never let anyone make us feel less than we are. It's a powerful message that can inspire us to value ourselves more.

Dolly Alderton

Best author’s book

Everything I Know About Love

Written books

Ghosts

Everything I Know About Love

Similar authors

Michael Chabon

Don DeLillo

Richard Betts

Neil Gaiman

John Crowley

Martha Wells

Cheryl Strayed

Megan Miranda

John Green

Jessica Hische

Patrick Rothfuss

Brendon Burchard

Ian Stewart

B.J. Novak

Stephen King

Caleb Carr

Books

Achievers

Topics

Libraries

Blog

About

Contact

Terms