Matthew Richtel is an American author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, best known for his mystery and thriller novels. He has written a series of books featuring Nat Idle, which are set in the modern world and often incorporate technology as a central theme. Richtel's work frequently explores the question of whether technology serves humanity or if it has become our master.
Born in Los Angeles, California on October 2, 1966, Richtel works as a reporter for the New York Times, where he writes under his own name. In addition to his journalistic work, Richtel is also the co-founder and former writer of a syndicated comic strip called Rudy Park, which he wrote under the pseudonym Theron Heir.
As a best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the New York Times, Richtel is based in San Francisco. His novels are fast-paced, character-centered stories that explore the role of technology in the modern world. Through his writing, Richtel raises questions about the impact of technology on human behavior and our brains. This interest in technology's influence on our lives stems from his award-winning journalism. In 2010, Richtel won the Pulitzer Prize for a series of stories on distracted driving, and in 2011, he wrote a critically acclaimed series for the New York Times called "Your Brain On Computers," investigating the effects of heavy technology use on our behavior and cognition.
Matt Richtel is a family man who lives in San Francisco with his family. He writes from an office that overlooks the former home of baseball legend Willie Mays. In his spare time, Richtel enjoys playing tennis, making guacamole and coffee, and writing the occasional song.