Anita Shreve
Anita Shreve (Anita Hale Shreve) was born on October 7th, 1946. Anita passed away March 29th, 2018 at 71 years old. Anita Shreve was born in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA. Shreve attended Tufts University .
Anita Shreve is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Romance, Thriller, Literary Fiction, and Crime Fiction genres.
Anita Shreve had written 14 standalone novels, starting with Eden Close in 1989. The most recently released novel was The Stars Are Fire, which was released in 2017.
Anita Shreve also wrote 5 Non-Fiction Books, including Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health and Dr. Balter's Child Sense.
Anita Shreve: Awards & Accolades
Anita Shreve books have been nominated for multiple awards, The Weight of Water was nominated for the Women's Prize, For Fiction, in 1998. Sea Glass was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Fiction, in 2003. The Stars Are Fire was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2017.
Anita Shreve: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Pilot's Wife was the Oprah's Book Club March 1999 Pick.
- The Pilot's Wife was an NPR: 100 Best Beach Books Selection in 2009.
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Anita Shreve: F.A.Q
When was Anita Shreve Born?
Anita Shreve was born on October 7th, 1946.
When did Anita Shreve die?
Anita Shreve died on March 29th, 2018 at 71 years old.
Where was Anita Shreve Born?
Anita Shreve was born in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA.
What was the first book Anita Shreve wrote?
The first book written by Anita Shreve was Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health, published in 1986.
What was the most recent book Anita Shreve wrote?
Her most recently released work was The Stars Are Fire on April 18th, 2017.
What is the most popular book by Anita Shreve?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Anita Shreve book is
The Pilot's Wife. Here are her most popular books:
- The Pilot's Wife (7.42)
- The Stars Are Fire (7.76)
- Light on Snow (7)
- Body Surfing (7.5)
- A Wedding in December (6.5)
What genres does Anita Shreve Write?
Anita Shreve primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Romance, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Contemporary Romance, Women’s Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
How many books has Anita Shreve written?
Anita Shreve has written 23 books. 4 books in the Fortune's Rocks Quartet Series, 14 Standalone Novels, 5 Non-Fiction.