Ernest Cline

"No one in the world gets what they want and that is beautiful."

Ernest Cline is a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, screenwriter, father, and full-time geek. He is the author of the novels Ready Player One and Armada and co-screenwriter of the film adaptation of Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg. His books have been published in over fifty countries and have spent more than 100 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his family, a time-traveling DeLorean, and a large collection of classic video games.

What are Ernest Cline's most well-known books?

Ready Player One, Ready Player Two and Armada. Ready Player One was a global bestseller and was adapted into a major film.

What themes and genres does Ernest Cline write in?

His novels emphasize pop culture and classic video game nostalgia and often feature technology-driven, speculative storylines involving virtual worlds and escapism.

In what order should I read his books?

Read Ready Player One first, followed by Ready Player Two as its follow-up. Armada is a standalone novel and can be read independently.

Have any of his books been adapted for film?

Yes. Ready Player One was adapted into a major motion picture; Ernest Cline co-wrote the film adaptation, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Has Ernest Cline achieved notable commercial recognition?

Yes. He is a number one New York Times bestselling novelist; his books have been published in over fifty countries and spent more than 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists.