Ed Park is a highly acclaimed literary fiction novelist, known for his unique storytelling and compelling characters. He was born in Boston and grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. Park is a founding editor of The Believer, a literary magazine that was established in 2003. His contributions to the literary world extend beyond his own writing, as he has also edited for other publications. In addition to The Believer, Park edited the Voice Literary Supplement at some point in his career.
Park's first novel, Personal Days, was published in 2008 to widespread critical acclaim. The novel was named one of the top 10 fiction books of the year by Time Magazine and was a finalist for several prestigious awards, including the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Asian American Literary Award, and the John Sargent Sr. First Novel Prize. Personal Days explores the lives of a group of employees at a New York publishing firm, and the novel's sharp wit and insightful social commentary resonated with readers and critics alike.
In addition to his work as a novelist and editor, Park has also written for a variety of publications, including The Atlantic, Harper's, The New York Review of Books, and The New Yorker. His writing is known for its intelligence, humor, and keen observation. Park's second novel, Same Bed Different Dreams, was published in 2023, and a short story collection is forthcoming. Despite his success, Park remains modest and dedicated to his craft, continuing to write and edit with the same passion and commitment that has defined his career.