Julie Satow is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author known for her meticulously researched nonfiction works. Her debut book, "The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel," was recognized as a New York Times Editor's Choice and an NPR Favorite Book of 2019. Her second book, "When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion," earned critical acclaim, including longlisting for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction and being named a Best Book of 2024 by publications such as Amazon, the Financial Times, and Vogue.
Satow's writing explores themes of power, history, and societal change through the lens of iconic institutions. As a seasoned journalist, her work has appeared in The New York Times, National Public Radio, and The Wall Street Journal, among other outlets. A native New Yorker, she holds degrees from Columbia College and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. Satow continues to reside in New York City with her family.