Rebecca Makkai

Rebecca Makkai is an acclaimed author known for her novels and short stories.

Her 2023 bestseller "I Have Some Questions for You" follows her previous works, including "The Great Believers," which was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.

Makkai's writing has earned her numerous accolades, including the ALA Carnegie Medal and LA Times Book Prize.

She is a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow and teaches fiction writing at several institutions.

As the Artistic Director of StoryStudio Chicago, Makkai continues to influence the literary world.

She divides her time between Chicago and Vermont.