Helen Schulman

Helen Schulman is a New York Times bestselling author known for her six novels, including "Come with Me" and "This Beautiful Life." Her works explore contemporary themes with sharp insight, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated readership. Schulman's storytelling often delves into the complexities of modern relationships, identity, and societal pressures, showcasing her ability to blend emotional depth with narrative precision.

In addition to her writing career, Schulman serves as the fiction chair at the Writing Program at The New School and is the executive director of WriteOnNYC.com. Her contributions to literature have been recognized through prestigious fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the New York Foundation for the Arts, Sundance, Aspen Words, and Columbia University. Schulman continues to reside in New York City, where she remains an influential voice in both literary and academic circles.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Out of Time 1991
2 The Revisionist 1998
3 P.S. 2001
4 A Day at the Beach 2007
5 This Beautiful Life 2011
6 Come with Me 2018
7 Lucky Dogs 2023
Collections
# Title Year
1 Not A Free Show 1988
2 Haiku Reflections 2019
3 Fools for Love 2025
Helen Schulman Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Wanting a Child 1998
2 The Bitch in the House 2002
3 Tin House: Summer Issue 2008 2008