Jason Mott
Jason Mott was born in Bolton, North Carolina, United States. Mott attended The University of North Carolina Wilmington where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fiction and a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry.
Jason Mott is the author of The Returned series which currently consists of 4 novels. The Returned series started in 2013 with the novel The Choice. The most recently released novel in The Returned series was The Returned which was released in 2013. There are no upcoming novels for The Returned series.
Jason Mott's novel
Hell of a Book was longlisted for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the 2022 Joyce Carol Oates Prize.
Jason Mott: Awards & Accolades
Mott's books have won multiple awards, Hell of a Book won the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 2021 as well as the Sir Walter Raleigh Prize - Best Fiction in 2021.
Mott's book, People Like Us was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction, in 2025.
Jason Mott: Lists & Other Mentions
- Hell of a Book was the Read With Jenna Book Club July 2021 Pick.
- People Like Us was The Late Show Book Club September 2025 Pick.
- Hell of a Book was a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2021.
Jason Mott: TV/Movies Based on Books
Jason Mott's debut novel The Returned adapted into the television series titled Resurrection, which was produced by ABC Studios and aired in 2014 and 2015, however the series was cancelled after two seasons.
Related Authors
Fans of Jason Mott also enjoy these authors:
- Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale Series.
- Matt Haig, author of: The Midnight Library.
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- Fredrik Backman, author of: A Man Called Ove.
Jason Mott: F.A.Q
Where was Jason Mott Born?
Jason Mott was born in Bolton, North Carolina, United States and is American.
What book awards has Jason Mott won?
Hell of a Book: National Book Awards Best Fiction (2021), Sir Walter Raleigh Prize Best Fiction (2021).
What was the first book Jason Mott wrote?
The first book written by Jason Mott was We Call This Thing Between Us Love, published in 2009.
What was the most recent book Jason Mott wrote?
His most recently released work was People Like Us on August 5th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Jason Mott?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jason Mott book is
Hell of a Book. Here are his most popular books:
- Hell of a Book (8.67)
- People Like Us (8.5)
- The Returned (6.4)
- Best of Luck (7.33)
- The Wonder of All Things (10)
Are there upcoming new books by Jason Mott?
Jason Mott does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Jason Mott written?
Jason Mott has written 16 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 books in The Returned Series, 4 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 6 Collections, 1 book in the Creature Feature Collection Series.