Anthony Doerr

Anthony Doerr is an acclaimed American novelist, who has made significant contributions to the field of fiction. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended University School in the area. Doerr later pursued higher education, majoring in history at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and earning an MFA from Bowling Green State University.

Doerr's work is highly regarded by critics and has gained him popularity both domestically and internationally. His writing style is unique and idiosyncratic, often incorporating memoirs and semi-autobiographical elements in his stories. His works are not only appreciated by the critical establishment but also by the general public.

Doerr is the author of six books, including 'The Shell Collector', 'About Grace', 'Memory Wall', 'Four Seasons in Rome', 'All the Light We Cannot See', and 'Cloud Cuckoo Land'. He has been a finalist for the National Book Award twice, and his fiction has won numerous accolades, including five O. Henry Prizes, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Carnegie Medal. His novel 'All the Light We Cannot See' was a #1 New York Times Bestseller, and his latest novel, 'Cloud Cuckoo Land', published in September 2021, was a finalist for the National Book Award.