Chris Cleave is a highly regarded British author, known for his work in literature and fiction. He was born in London on May 14, 1973, and spent his childhood in Buckinghamshire and Cameroon. Cleave completed his education at Balliol College in Oxford, where he studied psychology. Currently, he resides in the UK with his wife and their three children.
Cleave has written several successful standalone novels, including "Incendiary," "Gold," "Little Bee," "Everyone Brave is Forgiven," and "Gull." His debut novel, "Incendiary," won the 2006 Somerset Maugham Award and was shortlisted for the 2006 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. "Little Bee" became a New York Times #1 bestseller, with over 2 million copies in print. Cleave's writing covers a range of themes, from sports and contemporary issues to war and British literature.
In addition to his work as a novelist, Cleave is also a respected journalist. He enjoys engaging with his readers and encourages them to connect with him on Twitter, where he can be found at twitter.com/chriscleave. Cleave's love for literature is evident in his recommendations for favorite childhood books, such as "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" by CS Lewis, and his admiration for authors who have inspired him, including Milan Kundera, Primo Levi, and Tibor Fischer.
Cleave's latest novel, "Everyone Brave is Forgiven," was inspired by the lives of his grandparents during the Second World War. The story is set in London and Malta, and follows the lives of characters who are facing the challenges of war. Cleave's goal with this novel was to create an immersive and authentic experience for his readers, transporting them to a different time and place. He encourages readers to connect with him on Twitter or online at chriscleave.com.