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Garth Nix Books

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Garth Nix, born on July 19, 1963, in Melbourne, Australia, is a renowned author celebrated for his contributions to children’s and young adult fantasy literature. He grew up in Canberra and pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing at the University of Canberra. Nix’s writing career took off with the publication of his first novel, The Ragwitch, in 1990, but he gained widespread acclaim with his Old Kingdom series, starting with Sabriel in 1995. Over the years, he has published numerous bestselling works, including the Keys to the Kingdom and The Seventh Tower series, selling over five million copies globally. Nix has also worked as a literary agent, editor, and marketing consultant, and he currently resides in Sydney with his family. His engaging storytelling and imaginative worlds have made him a significant figure in contemporary fantasy literature.

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Kacen Callender, born Kheryn Callender on September 19, 1989, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, is an acclaimed author known for their impactful works in children’s and young adult literature. They gained recognition with their debut novel, Hurricane Child (2018), which won the Stonewall Book Award and the Lambda Literary Award. Callender’s writing often explores themes of identity, race, and belonging, reflecting their own experiences as a Black, queer, and trans individual. They hold a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Japanese from Sarah Lawrence College and an MFA from The New School. In addition to their literary achievements, Callender has been active in community support efforts, notably raising funds for Hurricane Irma relief in 2018. Their notable works include Felix Ever After, King and the Dragonflies, and the Islands of Blood and Storm series. Currently residing in Philadelphia, Callender continues to inspire readers with their diverse storytelling.

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Christopher Golden is a prolific and versatile American author born on July 15, 1967, in Massachusetts. He is best known for his work in horror, fantasy, and suspense genres, writing novels for both adults and young adults. Golden’s career has been marked by numerous New York Times bestsellers and he has received critical acclaim, including winning the Bram Stoker Award. Some of his most popular works include “Road of Bones,” “Ararat,” “Snowblind,” and “Of Saints and Shadows.”

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Emily Henry is an American author celebrated for her bestselling romance novels, including Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, and Happy Place. Born in the 20th century, she grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she attended Lakota East High School before pursuing a creative writing scholarship at Hope College. After completing her studies, she also participated in a writing residency at the New York Center for Art & Media Studies. Henry began her writing career with young adult fiction, publishing her debut novel, The Love That Split the World, in 2016. Transitioning to adult romance, she gained widespread acclaim and commercial success, solidifying her place as a prominent voice in contemporary romance literature. Currently, she resides in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, where she continues to write and engage with her readers.

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Colleen Hoover, born Margaret Colleen Fennell on December 11, 1979, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, is a bestselling American author known for her impactful novels in the romance and young adult genres. She began her writing career in 2011 with the self-published novel Slammed, which unexpectedly climbed bestseller lists after gaining traction on social media. Hoover’s most notable work, It Ends with Us, published in 2016, tackles themes of domestic violence and has been praised for its emotional depth; it has sold over a million copies and was adapted into a film. As of October 2022, she has sold approximately 20 million books worldwide and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2023. In addition to her writing, Hoover founded The Bookworm Box, a charity bookstore that supports various causes, showcasing her commitment to giving back to the community.

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