The Author's Bookshelf

Ever wonder what's on your favorite author's bookshelf? Strand presents The Author's Bookshelf: a selection of must-reads from a few of the Strand's most beloved authors and artists.

Starting in March, all new collections assembled by: essayist on love, travel, architecture and philosophy—Alain de Botton; author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon CakeAimee Bender; author of Freedom and The CorrectionsJonathan Franzen; author of Bright Lights, Big CityJay McInerney.

Aimee Bender

Aimee Bender

Novelist & Short Story Writer

Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton

Essayist on Love, Travel, Architecture & Philosophy

Nicole Krauss

Nicole Krauss

Award-winning author of Great House and The History of Love

Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

Lives in New York City, where she divides her time

<David Eggers

Dave Eggers

Bestselling author, publisher, philanthropist and advocate for students and teachers

Chuck Palahniuk

Chuck Palahniuk

Bestselling author

Chuck Klosterman. Photo by Kris Drake

Chuck Klosterman

Bestselling author

Bass Family

Bass Family

Owners of the Strand Book Store

Norah Ephron

Nora Ephron

Bestselling Author, Screenwriter & Director

Jennifer Egan

Jennifer Egan

Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

Gary Shteyngart

Gary Shteyngart

New York Times Bestselling Novelist & Beloved Furry Immigrant

John Waters

John Waters

Bestselling Author, Cult Filmmaker and “Pope of Trash”

Maira Kalman

Maira Kalman

Illustrator, Author and Designer

Art Spiegelman

Art Spiegelman

Pulitzer Prize Winning Comics Artist

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