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Katherine Arden Books

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Katherine Arden, born in 1987 in Austin, Texas, is an acclaimed American author best known for her Winternight trilogy, which intricately weaves fantasy elements into the rich tapestry of medieval Russia. After spending a year in Moscow following high school, she graduated from Middlebury College in 2011 with degrees in Russian and French. Arden’s writing journey began during a stint working on a farm in Hawaii, where boredom led her to pen her first novel inspired by her experiences and the folklore of Russia. Her debut, The Bear and the Nightingale, was published in 2017 and received critical acclaim, earning nominations for prestigious awards like the Hugo and Locus Awards. In addition to her fantasy works, she has authored the Small Spaces series for middle-grade readers, with the first book winning the Vermont Golden Dome Book Award in 2020. Currently residing in Vermont, Arden continues to create captivating stories that resonate with readers of all ages.

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Taylor Jenkins Reid, born on December 20, 1983, in Maryland, is a bestselling American author renowned for her engaging contemporary romance novels. After moving to Acton, Massachusetts, at age 12, she graduated from Emerson College in Boston with a degree in media studies. Reid began her career in film production before transitioning to writing, publishing her debut novel, Forever, Interrupted, in 2013. She gained widespread acclaim with subsequent works such as The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Malibu Rising, all of which have become New York Times bestsellers and received significant media attention. Her storytelling often explores themes of love, fame, and personal growth, resonating with a diverse audience. Reid currently resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to write and inspire readers with her heartfelt narratives.

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