Author Highlights

Baek Se-hee’s quiet honesty turned personal struggle into a cultural mirror; her memoir showed that surviving isn’t about perfection but finding meaning in small joys, one bowl of tteokbokki at a time.

Explore the legacy of Gaston Leroux, the French journalist-turned-novelist behind The Phantom of the Opera. Discover how his blend of horror and humanity continues to shape modern storytelling.

Pierce Brown’s journey from 100 rejections to bestseller shows how persistence, purpose, and precision shape stories that outlast trends.

Ian Fleming is more than just the man who created James Bond. Read on to find out how he lived his own life as a secret agent before penning who is arguably fiction’s most famous secret spy.

Spanning from Elantris to his ever-expanding Cosmere, Brandon Sanderson’s epics showcase the discipline and imagination that captivate a global audience.

Discover the life and works of R. F. Kuang, bestselling author of The Poppy War, Babel, Yellowface, and Katabasis. Explore how her novels blend history, fantasy, satire, and academic critique into unforgettable stories.

Discover how Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein blended horror, philosophy, and timeless questions of creation and responsibility.

A look at Ernest Cline’s journey from slam poet to best-selling author and screenwriter of Ready Player One’s 2018 film adaptation.

American humorist, comedian, and essayist David Sedaris is known for his self-deprecating yet relatable humor and wit.

Audrey Niffenegger, a visual artist turned author, is best known for her best-selling novel The Time Traveler’s Wife.

Ralph Waldo Emerson led the transcendentalism movement and inspired generations with his essays, poetry, and powerful lectures.

Writers, more often than not, wear many hats—and May Sarton wore hers with brilliance.

Explore the life and legacy of Alexander Pope, the witty British poet behind iconic lines like 'To err is human, to forgive divine.

Arthur C. Clarke, sci-fi icon and visionary, transformed the genre with timeless works like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Childhood’s End.

Get to know Allen Ginsberg, and learn how he influenced the post-World War II era through poetry and literary movement.

Let's take a look at the life and works of one of the greatest Irish playwrights, George Bernard Shaw, in this edition of our Author Spotlight.

Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, led a fascinating life that shaped one of the most iconic spies in fiction and film.

Discover the life and legacy of Daniel Keyes, the brilliant author behind Flowers for Algernon and other unforgettable works.

Discover how Laura Lippman became a master in detective fiction, from journalism to best-selling novels and award-winning thrillers.

Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians, captivated readers with his relatable tales of Asian high society and lavish lifestyles.