Celeste Ng

"Sometimes you need to scorch everything to the ground, and start over. After the burning the soil is richer, and new things can grow. People are like that, too. They start over. They find a way."

Celeste Ng is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere. She is the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, and her work has been published in over thirty languages.

What are Celeste Ng's best-known books?

Her best-known novels include Everything I Never Told You, Little Fires Everywhere, and Our Missing Hearts.

Do I need to read her books in a specific order or are they a series?

Her major novels are standalone works, so you can read them in any order.

What kind of tone or style can I expect from her novels?

Her work is often described as thought-provoking and emotionally affecting, with a focus on intense personal and interpersonal experiences.

Has Celeste Ng received notable recognition or awards?

Yes. She is a number one New York Times bestselling author and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. Her work has been translated into over thirty languages.

Where should a new reader start with Celeste Ng?

Many readers begin with Everything I Never Told You or Little Fires Everywhere, both widely praised and representative of her writing; Our Missing Hearts is a more recent, highly discussed novel.