J. Courtney Sullivan is a highly acclaimed author, best known for her New York Times bestselling novels Commencement, Maine, The Engagements, and Saints For All Occasions. Her works have not only gained popularity in the United States but have also been translated into 17 languages, showcasing her global appeal. One of her notable achievements includes the novel "The Engagements" being adapted into a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon and distributed by Fox 2000.
Sullivan's writing career is marked by several accolades, with multiple novels making it to the best books of the year lists in various reputable publications. For instance, "Maine" was named a best book of the year by Time magazine, while "The Engagements" was on People's Top Ten Books of the year 2013 and an Irish Times Best book. Similarly, "Saints For All Occasions" was named one of the ten best books of the year by the Washington Post, a New York Times Critic’s Pick for 2017, and a New England Book Award nominee.
In addition to her novels, Sullivan's writing has been featured in numerous prominent publications such as The New York Times Book Review, The Chicago Tribune, New York magazine, Elle, Glamour, Allure, Real Simple, and O: The Oprah Magazine. She is also a co-editor, with Courtney Martin, of the essay anthology Click: When We Knew We Were Feminists. In 2017, she wrote the forewords to new editions of two of her favorite children’s books: Anne of Green Gables and Little Women.
Sullivan, a Massachusetts native, currently resides in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and two children. Despite her success, she remains committed to her craft, continually producing thought-provoking and engaging novels. Her novel, Friends and Strangers, was published in June 2020, further solidifying her position as a leading voice in contemporary literature.