Susan Minot is an award-winning novelist and short story writer known for her evocative prose and exploration of human relationships. Her acclaimed works include the novel "Monkeys," which won the Prix Femina Étranger, and the short story collection "Lust & Other Stories." Her novel "Evening" was adapted into a feature film starring Meryl Streep, further cementing her literary reputation.
Born in Boston and raised in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, Minot pursued her education at Brown University before earning an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. Her writing often delves into themes of love, loss, and family dynamics, marked by a lyrical and introspective style. She divides her time between New York City and an island off the coast of Maine, where she lives with her daughter.