Miranda July Books in Order

Miranda July is a multifaceted artist, musician, writer, actress, and film director. Based in Los Angeles, California, she has spent significant time in Portland, Oregon, where her artistic journey began. Born Miranda Jennifer Grossinger, she adopted the surname "July" from a character in "Snarla," a high school project she created with a friend. As the daughter of Lindy Hough and Richard Grossinger, both accomplished writers, Miranda was nurtured in a creative environment. Her parents' publishing venture, North Atlantic Books, exposed her to a diverse range of topics. She was encouraged to hone her writing skills by author Rick Moody, a friend of a friend. Miranda's artistic pursuits started in Berkeley, California, where she wrote and staged plays at the 924 Gilman club. After dropping out of UC Santa Cruz, she transitioned to performance art in Portland, Oregon, and never looked back, having worked as a day job-free artist since age 23. July's film career has garnered significant recognition, including the top spot on Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Indie Film" in 2004. Her feature-length film, Me and You and Everyone We Know, premiered in 2005 and won The Caméra d'Or prize, solidifying her reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.