Catherine Ryan Hyde
Catherine Ryan Hyde was born in 1955 and is currently 71 years old. Catherine Ryan Hyde was born in New York, USA.
Catherine Ryan Hyde is known for writing in the Young Adult and Literary Fiction genres.
Catherine Ryan Hyde has written 42 standalone novels, starting with Funerals for Horses in 1997. The most recently released novel was Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe, which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Come Back to the World which is being released on May 5th, 2026.
Catherine Ryan Hyde has also written the Short Story Collections series which has 3 books including Earthquake Weather and Always Chloe.
Catherine Ryan Hyde: Awards & Accolades
Ryan Hyde's book, Pay It Forward won the Audie Award, Best Multi-Voiced Narration, in 2001.
Catherine Ryan Hyde books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Love in the Present Tense was nominated for the British Book Awards, Richard and Judy Best Read of the Year, in 2007. Seven Perfect Things was nominated for the Alex Awards, Best Book, in 2022.
Catherine Ryan Hyde: Lists & Other Mentions
- Love in the Present Tense was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2007 Pick.
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Catherine Ryan Hyde: F.A.Q
When was Catherine Ryan Hyde Born? How old is Catherine Ryan Hyde?
Catherine Ryan Hyde was born in 1955. Catherine Ryan Hyde is currently 71 years old.
Where was Catherine Ryan Hyde Born?
Catherine Ryan Hyde was born in New York, USA and is American.
What book awards has Catherine Ryan Hyde won?
Ryan Hyde's book, Pay It Forward won the award Audie Award, Best Multi-Voiced Narration, in 2001.
What was the first book Catherine Ryan Hyde wrote?
The first book written by Catherine Ryan Hyde was Funerals for Horses, published in 1997.
What was the most recent book Catherine Ryan Hyde wrote?
Her most recently released work was Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe on November 11th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Catherine Ryan Hyde?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Catherine Ryan Hyde book is
When I Found You. Here are her most popular books:
- When I Found You (8.5)
- Have You Seen Luis Velez? (9)
- Allie and Bea (8.5)
- Seven Perfect Things (8.5)
- Walk Me Home (8.67)
What genres does Catherine Ryan Hyde Write?
Catherine Ryan Hyde primarily writes in the Literary Fiction and Young Adult genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Social Commentary, Coming of Age, and YA Contemporary Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Catherine Ryan Hyde?
Catherine Ryan Hyde has a new book coming out on May 5th, 2026 called
Come Back to the World.
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How many books has Catherine Ryan Hyde written?
Catherine Ryan Hyde has written 50 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 42 Standalone Novels, 3 Short Story Collections, 3 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Picture Books.