Elinor Lipman Books in Order

Elinor Lipman is a celebrated author known for her humorous novels about contemporary American society. Born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, she graduated from Simmons College with a degree in journalism. Lipman's writing career spans multiple genres, including essay and short story collections, as well as a book of witty political tweets. Based in Manhattan, she has received the New England Book Award for fiction in 2001. Her novels have been adapted into various forms of media, including the screen adaptation of her first novel, "Then She Found Me," starring Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick. Additionally, her work has been staged off-off Broadway, and Lipman has held esteemed positions, including the Elizabeth Drew chair in creative writing at Smith College from 2011-2012.