Joshua Ferris is a critically acclaimed author, born in Danville, Illinois on November 8, 1974. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa, majoring in Philosophy and English. After graduation, Ferris worked in advertising in Chicago before pursuing his Master of Fine Arts in writing from UC Irvine.\n \n Ferris has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary literature, with several highly acclaimed works to his name. His novels include "Then We Came to the End," "The Unnamed," "To Rise Again at a Decent Hour," and a short story collection titled "The Dinner Party." His literary achievements include being a finalist for the National Book Award, winner of the Barnes and Noble Discover Award and the PEN/Hemingway Award, short-listed for the Man Booker Prize, and winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize. In 2010, Ferris was recognized by The New Yorker as one of the "20 Under 40" writers. He currently resides in Hudson, New York with his wife and son.
Ferris's literary career took off with his debut novel, "Then We Came to the End," which received numerous accolades. The book won the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Barnes and Noble Discover Award, and was a National Book Award finalist. It has been translated into 24 languages, a testament to its global appeal. Ferris's short fiction has also been featured in several prestigious publications such as The New Yorker, Granta, Best New American Voices, New Stories from the South, Prairie Schooner, and The Iowa Review.