Margalit Fox Books in Order

Margalit Fox is a senior writer at The New York Times, combining her linguistic background with a passion for narrative nonfiction. Her books delve into the mysteries of language, weaving together personal stories and historical intrigue. Her latest publication, "The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code," chronicles the thrilling race to decipher Linear B, an enigmatic Bronze Age script. This true story of obsession, loss, and detective work immerses readers in the ancient past. Her previous work, "Talking Hands: What Sign Language Reveals About the Mind," was published in 2007. Fox holds degrees in linguistics from Stony Brook University and a master's in journalism from Columbia University. She resides in Manhattan with her husband, writer and critic George Robinson.