Dara Horn

Dara Horn is an award-winning author and scholar whose work spans fiction and nonfiction, exploring themes of Jewish history, identity, and memory. She has published six books, including the novels "In the Image," "The World to Come," and "All Other Nights," all of which have earned critical acclaim. Her works have been recognized with three National Jewish Book Awards, among other honors, and have been translated into twelve languages. Granta magazine named her one of the Best Young American Novelists in 2007, and her books have been featured as New York Times Notable Books and included in Booklist’s 25 Best Books of the Decade.

Horn holds a doctorate in comparative literature from Harvard University, specializing in Hebrew and Yiddish literature. She has taught at institutions such as Harvard, Yeshiva University, and Sarah Lawrence College, sharing her expertise in Jewish studies. Her nonfiction writing has appeared in prominent publications like The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post. Beyond academia, Horn has lectured extensively across North America, Israel, and Australia, engaging diverse audiences with her insights on literature and culture.

Currently serving as Creative Adviser for The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Horn continues to contribute to the literary and academic communities. Her most recent novel, "A Guide for the Perplexed," was published in 2013. She resides in New Jersey with her family.