Sofka Zinovieff is a British author with Russian ancestry, known for her works of fiction and non-fiction that explore themes of identity, family, and cultural displacement. Her acclaimed nonfiction includes "Red Princess: A Revolutionary Life," a biography of her Russian grandmother that has been translated into ten languages, and "The Mad Boy, Lord Berners, My Grandmother and Me," named a New York Times Editors’ Choice in 2015. Her novels, such as "The House on Paradise Street" and the thought-provoking "Putney," have garnered widespread praise for their nuanced storytelling and engagement with contemporary issues like power dynamics and consent. "Putney" was featured as a BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime and listed among the best books of the year by The Observer, The Spectator, and The New Statesman.
Zinovieff’s writing often draws from her personal experiences and multicultural background, having lived in Moscow, Rome, and Athens, where she settled with her Greek husband. Her works blend meticulous research with vivid prose, as seen in "Eurydice Street: A Place in Athens," a memoir exploring her connection to Greece. Her latest novel, "Stealing Dad," inspired by her exclusion from her father’s funeral, has been described as "funny, sad, and full of beautiful writing" by The Observer. In addition to her literary achievements, Zinovieff created the documentary podcast series "Athens Unpacked," further showcasing her deep engagement with Greek culture and history.