Mary Beth Keane is a highly acclaimed American author, well-known for her Irish ancestry and her ability to write compelling standalone novels in various genres such as historical fiction, contemporary, and fiction. She has written successful novels including "Fever," "The Walking People," and "Ask Again, Yes," which have all received critical acclaim.
Keane was born in New York and attended Barnard College and the University of Virginia, where she received her MFA. Her exceptional writing skills have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship in 2015, and in 2011, she was included in the National Book Foundation's "5 under 35." In 2018, Keane wrote an essay in Vogue magazine about her decision to leave the Catholic Church. Her latest novel, "Ask Again, Yes," was a New York Times Best Seller, translated into twenty-two languages, and featured on the number five spot on the Bestsellers list of the NY Times. It also received close to a million audience votes in 5 days, making it the Summer Reads Choice on The Tonight Show.
Apart from her writing, Keane has also been recognized for her academic achievements. She has received citations from the National Book Foundation, PEN America, and the Hemingway Society. Her novel "Ask Again, Yes" was a finalist for the Goodreads Book of the Year. Her latest novel, "The Half Moon," is set to be released on May 2, 2023. Keane lives outside of New York City with her husband and sons.