Tara Isabella Burton

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  • Tara Isabella Burton is a versatile writer and scholar with expertise in religion, culture, and place.

  • She has written for numerous prestigious publications and received awards for her work.

  • Burton's first novel, "Social Creature," was published in 2018 and translated into multiple languages.

  • She holds a doctorate in theology from Oxford University and currently works as a staff writer covering religion for Vox.

  • Burton's diverse experiences, including encounters with hermits and shamans, inform her writing.

  • Her book "Strange Rites" examines new religious movements and replacement religions in contemporary society.

Books by Tara Isabella Burton