Kristin Hannah is a bestselling and award-winning American author, born in Southern California in September 1960. She spent her childhood at the beach, surfing and building sandcastles. After turning eight, her family moved to western Washington, where she grew up and eventually graduated from Law school. Before becoming a full-time author, Hannah practiced Law in Seattle and worked in a stylish advertising organization.
Hannah has written more than twenty novels, including the international bestseller "The Nightingale," which won several awards, such as the Goodreads Best Historical Fiction novel for 2015 and the People's Choice award for best fiction in the same year. "The Nightingale" was also named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, iTunes, Buzzfeed, the Wall Street Journal, Paste, and The Week. Her novel "The Great Alone" became an instant New York Times #1 bestseller and was named the Best Historical Novel of the Year by Goodreads in 2018. Her latest novel, "The Four Winds," was published in February 2021 and quickly hit #1 on various bestseller lists, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie bookstores.
In addition to her successful novels, Hannah has also ventured into the world of television. Her beloved novel "Firefly Lane" was adapted as a Netflix series, which became a global phenomenon and reached #1 in various countries. The show stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, and the second season is set to conclude on April 27, 2023. Hannah's upcoming novel, "The Women," is about a young woman coming of age during the turbulent 1960s in America, who joins the Army Nurse Corps and serves in Vietnam. The novel is set to be released on February 6, 2024.
Hannah's work has been recognized and celebrated by readers and critics alike. Her novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She has won numerous awards, including the Maggie, the Golden Heart, and the National Reader's Choice award. Despite her success, Hannah remains humble and committed to her craft. She continues to write stories that touch the hearts of readers and leave a lasting impact.