S.J. Parris Books in Order

S.J. Parris is a critically acclaimed author of historical fiction, best known for her Dominic Corryeus series and the Giordano Bruno trilogy. As a respected literary critic, she began reviewing books for national newspapers while studying English literature at Queens' College, Cambridge. After graduating, she became Deputy Literary Editor of The Observer in 1999, before transitioning to a successful career as a feature writer and critic for The Guardian and The Observer. Her expertise extends beyond writing, as she has curated and produced the Talks and Debates program at London's Soho Theatre, and appeared as a panelist on various Radio Four shows and BBC2's Newsnight Review. S.J. Parris regularly chairs and presents at the Hay Festival and the National Theatre, and has served as a judge for several prestigious awards, including the Costa Biography Award, the Orange New Writing Award, and the Perrier Comedy Award.

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About S.J. Parris

S.J. Parris is a critically acclaimed author of historical fiction, best known for her Dominic Corryeus series and the Giordano Bruno trilogy. As a respected literary critic, she began reviewing books for national newspapers while studying English literature at Queens' College, Cambridge. After graduating, she became Deputy Literary Editor of The Observer in 1999, before transitioning to a successful career as a feature writer and critic for The Guardian and The Observer. Her expertise extends beyond writing, as she has curated and produced the Talks and Debates program at London's Soho Theatre, and appeared as a panelist on various Radio Four shows and BBC2's Newsnight Review. S.J. Parris regularly chairs and presents at the Hay Festival and the National Theatre, and has served as a judge for several prestigious awards, including the Costa Biography Award, the Orange New Writing Award, and the Perrier Comedy Award.

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