Cathleen Schine is an internationally acclaimed author, known for her literary fiction that has captivated readers around the world. She has published numerous novels, including "The Love Letter" in 1983, which became a massive success and was later adapted into a film starring Kate Capshaw. Another popular novel, "Rameau's Niece," was also turned into a movie, "The Misadventures of Margaret," featuring Parker Posey. Schine's work has been celebrated for its wit, humor, and insight into the human condition.
In addition to her novels, Schine has also established herself as a respected essayist and critic. Her writing has been featured in several prestigious publications, including "The New York Times Book Review," "The New Yorker," "The New York Times Sunday Magazine," and "The New York Review of Books." Schine's essays have also been included in various anthologies, such as "The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs," "Best American Essays 2005," "Anthology of New Yorker Humor," and "Fierce Pajamas."
Schine was previously married to David Denby, a New Yorker film critic, but now resides in Venice, California, with her partner, Janet Meyers. Her most recent novel, "The Grammarians," published in 2019, received widespread critical acclaim and has become one of her most popular works to date. Schine's contributions to literature and journalism have solidified her place as a leading voice in contemporary literature.