Emma Straub

Emma Straub is a highly accomplished American author, best known for her women's fiction novels and stories. She was born in New York City in 1980 and has since become a New York Times bestselling author, with her work appearing in numerous prestigious publications. Straub's writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Elle, and Condé Nast Traveler, among others, showcasing her versatility and wide range of appeal.

Straub's success as an author became evident with the publication of her very first novel, "Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures," in 2012. Her debut story collection, "Other People We Married," was also released in the same year, both published by Riverhead Books. These early works established Straub as a talented writer of fiction, a genre in which she has achieved significant critical and commercial acclaim. Since then, she has published several more novels, including "The Vacationers" (2014), "Modern Lovers" (2016), and "All Adults Here" (2020), as well as a short story collection.

In addition to her work as an author, Straub and her husband own Books Are Magic, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. This venture reflects Straub's deep commitment to the literary community and her dedication to promoting the love of reading and literature. With her work translated into over 20 languages and her books frequently adapted for the screen, Emma Straub has made a significant impact on the literary world and continues to be a prominent voice in contemporary women's fiction.