Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to audrey niffenegger. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Her family moved to evanston, illinois when she was young and she has lived near or in chicago for most of her life. The characters were so well developed, i felt like i knew them. She is a published author and her debut novel, the time travelers wife, published in 2003, was a bestseller.
She was born june, 1963 in south haven, michigan, and grew up in evanston, illinois. Audrey niffenegger is a visual artist and a faculty member at columbia college in chicago. A dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of henry detamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily. A collection of ghost stories by audrey niffenegger. She is also a professor in the mfa creative writing program at columbia college chicago. Audrey niffenegger born june, 1963 in south haven, michigan is a writer and artist. Finally, before we head into the list of authors like nicholas sparks, wed like to introduce an emerging novelist who is surely worth your consideration. Audrey niffenegger discusses a few of her favorite things books, music, films and her hobbies which include taxidermy and collecting skeletons. Audrey niffenegger speaks in the spring of 2008 about her novel the time travelers wife. Audrey niffenegger audio books, best sellers, author bio. Authors with similar writing style to audrey niffenegger. In this volume, audrey niffenegger has brought together her selection of the very creepiest, weirdest and wittiest ghost stories around.
Audrey niffenegger is writing a followup to the time travelers wife, which is exciting news for fans. About halfway through audrey niffenegger s debut novel, the time travelers wife, you realize youre going to be devastated. If you like audrey niffenegger you might like similar authors kathryn stockett, alice sebold, arthur golden, sara gruen, sue monk kidd. I am married to the artist and writer eddie campbell. The official facebook page of author and artist audrey niffenegger. How do you follow up a smash hit like the time travelers wife. Not so long ago, she was an unknown artist and teacher. Books by audrey niffenegger authors like audrey niffenegger. Although audrey niffenegger is unquestionably best known for her debut novel the time travelers wife, she has also released two illustrated novels and her second novel, her fearful symmetry, was released in september 2009. Top 30 quotes of audrey niffenegger famous quotes and. Automatic writing, homemade ouija boards, bodysnatching, mistaken identitythese are but a few of the spooky pleasures that await the reader of her fearful symmetry, audrey niffenegger s latest novel. Audrey niffenegger author of the time travelers wife. The time travelers wife interview with author audrey niffenegger.
In honor of audrey niffeneggers birthday on june, weve compiled a list of books for fans of her bestselling novel, the time travelers wife. Our love has been the thread through the labyrinth, the net under the highwire walker, the only real thing in this strange life of mine that i could ever trust. Help librarything improve these recommendations by voting their validity below. Audrey niffenegger primary author only author division. The time travelers wife interview with author audrey. Niffenegger, audrey author readalikes libguides at san. Here are 10 audrey niffenegger quotes for writers and about writing from the author of the time travelers wife and her fearful symmetry. If, like henry, the hero of her novel, a younger audrey niffenegger could. Bestselling author audrey niffenegger proposes book and. Horton, is the author of some glad morning, a deeply, heartfelt love story set in the old south. If, like henry, the hero of her novel, a younger audrey niffenegger could have seen into her own future, she would never have believed it. Conceptual fiction celebrates great works of science fiction, fantasy, magical realism and alternate history. Stepping into audrey niffeneggers home was a little like going home to us only better. One is sure that magic lurks in the corners, and that the taxidermied denizens dance at night.
Please note, this page is maintained by audrey s assistant ken gerleve. She is the author of the international bestsellers the time travelers wife and her fearful symmetry, as well as the illustrated books the three incestuous sisters, the adventuress, an. This collection both celebrates and satirizes the many types of love we experience as humans. Jul 19, 2019 audrey niffenegger born june, 1963 in south haven, michigan is a writer and artist. I know, how absence can be present, like a damaged nerve, like a dark bird. Nov 19, 2009 authors stephen king and audrey niffenegger talk about their writing environments, how they work, and what they listen to as they write during the talking volumes series at the fitzgerald theater.
Even if you dont want to think about death all the time, which we mostly dont. Similar books like the time travelers wife tastedive. In addition to her bestselling debut novel, the time travelers wife, she is the author of two illustrated novels, the three incestuous sisters and the adventuress. Below is a list of audrey niffeneggers books in order of when they were first published. Goodreads members who like audrey niffenegger also like. Find authors like audrey niffenegger from the worlds largest community of readers. No, i am not asking how she managed to write such a fine novel although the time travelers wife is a fine novel. Author interview audrey niffenegger, author of her. Audrey niffenegger explains how to create a good story. Audrey niffenegger s innovative debut, the time travelers wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentythree and henry thirtyone. Author biography interview books by this author readalikes.
Audrey niffenegger was born in the idyllic hamlet of south haven, michigan. An instructor at columbia college s center for book and paper arts in chicago, audrey niffenegger teaches her students how to print type on letterpresses and craft limitededition books by hand. A collection of ghost stories kindle edition by niffenegger, audrey. Collected and introduced by the bestselling author of the time travelers wife and her fearful symmetryincluding her own fabulous new illustrations for each piece, and a new story by niffenegger this is a unique and haunting anthology of some of the best ghost stories of all time. In addition to his most recent work, a few seconds of radiant filmstrip, kevin brockmeier is the author of the novels the illumination, the brief history of the dead, and the truth about celia. Aug 17, 2011 audrey niffenegger, author of the time travelers wife, is guest programmer at this years edinburgh international books festival. The time travelers wife book by audrey niffenegger. Im curious do you do this with all authors of books you read.
Share audrey niffenegger quotations about home, heart and books. So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. Audrey niffenegger s tale of sisterly symmetry september 29, 2009 the author of the time travelers wife says she has always been attracted to themes of death and dying. Well base this on various factors for example if you like jack reacher.
And when i was young i didnt understand, but now, i know, how absence can be present, like a damaged nerve, like a dark bird. See all books authored by audrey niffenegger, including the time travelers wife, and her fearful symmetry, and more on. For artist and author audrey niffenegger, it all comes down to embracing the freedom to. The 25 best books from the backlist books the guardian. She discusses the authors shes invited, and the book shes just. They felt like real people i was learning about and carrying around with.
Top 30 quotes of audrey niffenegger famous quotes and sayings. If you liked the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger, here are some books like this. December 2003 veronica bond features an interview with audrey niffenegger. Audrey s early works were printed and bound by hand in editions of ten. Stepping into audrey niffenegger s home was a little like going home to us only better. Six years after her wildly successful book the time travelers wife, niffenegger returns with a. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. It is full of unusual artifacts, books, art and whimsy. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for audrey niffenegger but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. This collection both celebrates and satirizes the many types of love we. She is also a professor in the interdisciplinary book arts mfa program at the columbia college chicago center for book and paper arts. Authors audrey niffenegger and eddie campbell, whose works have both been inspired by visual representation, some even converted to films, will be discussing their newest anthology bizarre romance with a fellow member of the writing and editing community, donna seaman. Audrey niffenegger was born in 1963 in south haven, michigan. Audrey niffenegger books list of books by author audrey niffenegger.
Horton, jodi picoult, kristin hannah, sophie kinsella, richard paul evans, lurlene mcdaniel, sebastian cole, luanne rice. Audrey niffenegger is a visual artist and a guide at highgate cemetery. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Alice sebold mark haddon amy tan anita shreve tracy chevalier frank mc court anita diamant ann patchett helen fielding kim edwards books by this author.
In addition to the bestselling novels the time travelers wife and her fearful symmetry, she is the author of three illustrated novels, the three incestuous sisters, the adventuress, and the night bookmobile, and the editor of. Lisa allardice talks to author audrey niffenegger books. I was surprised by that, i love my characters, especially elspeth, who seems to be the one everybody dislikes. The three incestuous sisters is an evocative, illustrated book by the bestselling author of the time travelers wife, audrey niffenegger.
For instance, some writers choose to write longhand because of its immediate, organic feel. We are currently gathering biographical information for audrey niffenegger. Buy the time travelers wife by niffenegger, audrey from amazons fiction books store. Audrey niffenegger is writing a followup to the time travelers wife. She is a full time professor in the interdisciplinary book arts mfa program at the columbia college chicago center for book and paper arts, where she teaches writing, letterpress printing, and fine edition book production. Audrey niffenegger is a writer and visual artist who lives in chicago. Her debut novel, the time travelers wife, has sold nearly five million copies worldwide and has been translated into thirtythree languages to date. Readalikes for audrey niffenegger if you like audrey.
Authors like nicholas sparks more great love stories. Then she moved to evanston, illinois and has since spent a majority of her life in chicago. The time travelers wife focuses on one relationship, that of henry and clare, as both it, and henry, flow through time. Well, i have to say that i truly do love writing on the. Audrey niffenegger books and biography waterstones. Niffenegger started writing books when she was six years old. Audrey niffenegger, an evanston township high school graduate and author of the novel the time travelers wife, is proposing a book and paper center at harley clarke that could include a. Audrey niffenegger is the author of the international bestsellers the time travelers wife and her fearful symmetry, as well as a fine artist who has published four illustrated books with abrams. The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them. I was born in south haven, michigan, grew up in evanston, illinois, and now live in chicago with frequent visits to london. I have great empathy for the characters, even when they are behaving very badly.
In addition to the bestselling novels the time travelers wife and her fearful symmetry, she is the author of three illustrated novels, the three incestuous sisters, the adventuress, and the night bookmobile, and the editor of ghostly. Lisa allardice talks to author audrey niffenegger books the. Discover audrey niffenegger famous and rare quotes. The time travelers wife revels in the romantic cliche that if you wait. The time travelers wife is the debut novel of american author audrey niffenegger, published in 2003. Buy a cheap copy of the time travelers wife book by audrey niffenegger. Audrey niffenegger, author of the time travelers wife, on librarything. It is a love story about a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and about his wife, an artist, who has to cope with his frequent absences and dangerous experiences. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Author audrey niffenegger is a writer of novels, short stories, and graphic novels. Readalikes for audrey niffenegger if you like audrey niffenegger try these authors. Her first fulllength novel was the 2003 book the time travelers wife. Niffenegger s debut novel, the time travelers wife 2003, was a national bestseller. Audrey niffenegger is an exceptionally creative writer and visual artist who has achieved enormous success in both worlds. Complete order of audrey niffenegger books in publication order and chronological. I know theres a world up there, a sunlit quick world where time runs like dry sand through an hourglass, but down here, where i am, air and sound and time and feeling are thick and dense. The three incestuous sisters, the adventuress, raven girl, and the night bookmobile. Tales run the gamut from poes macabre masterpiece, the black cat, to amy giacalones laughoutloud, tiny ghosts and pg wodehouses, honeysuckle cottage.
Internationally bestselling authors audrey niffenegger and eddie campbell, collaborate on this quirky, irreverent collection that celebrates and satirises love of all kinds. Audrey niffenegger is currently considered a single author. Audrey niffenegger born june, 1963 is an american writer, artist and academic. Oct 10, 2005 if, like henry, the hero of her novel, a younger audrey niffenegger could have seen into her own future, she would never have believed it. If you like the time travelers wife book by audrey niffenegger. Audrey niffenegger, audrey neffenegger, audrey niffenegger. This collection of ghost stories assembled and introduced by audrey niffenegger is a delight. What was the book that most influenced your life or your career as a writer and why. Audrey niffenegger made her debut as an author in 1986 with the illustrated novel the spinster. Audreys early works were printed and bound by hand in editions of ten. Top 25 quotes by audrey niffenegger of 126 az quotes. Audrey niffenegger, bestselling author of the time travelers wife, invites you to creep through haunted houses and commune with the undead in this anthology of all things ghostly haunted houses, spectral chills, and of course, the odd cat. You love the characters, youre deeply involved in their lives, you can sense tragedy coming and you know its going to hurt. Audrey niffenegger books list of books by author audrey.
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