Ransom Riggs
Ransom Riggs was born on February 3rd, 1979 and is currently 47 years old. Ransom Riggs was born in Maryland, USA.
Ransom Riggs is known for writing in the Fantasy and Young Adult Fiction genres.
Ransom Riggs is the author of the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series which currently consists of 7 novels. The Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series started in 2011 with the novel Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The most recently released novel in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series was The Desolations of Devil's Acre which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming novels for the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series.
Ransom Riggs has also written 2 Non-Fiction Books, including The Sherlock Holmes Handbook and Talking Pictures.
Ransom Riggs: Awards & Accolades
Ransom Riggs books have been nominated for multiple awards, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Favorite Book of 2011, in 2011 as well as the Goodreads Awards - Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction in 2011, Suspense Magazine Awards - Best Horror in 2011. Hollow City was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, in 2014. Library of Souls was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, in 2015.
Ransom Riggs: Lists & Other Mentions
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children:
- AbeBooks: 50 Essential Young Adult Novels Selection in 2014.
- Audible: The Top 100 Book Series of All Time Selection in 2024.
- Hollow City: Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
- Library of Souls: Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
The Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Series was listed on Audible's The Top 100 Book Series of All Time list in 2024.
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Ransom Riggs: F.A.Q
When was Ransom Riggs Born? How old is Ransom Riggs?
Ransom Riggs was born on February 3rd, 1979. Ransom Riggs is currently 47 years old.
Where was Ransom Riggs Born?
Ransom Riggs was born in Maryland, USA and is American.
What was the first book Ransom Riggs wrote?
The first book written by Ransom Riggs was The Sherlock Holmes Handbook, published in 2009.
What was the most recent book Ransom Riggs wrote?
His most recently released work was The Unfortunate Responsibilities of Leopold Berry on September 2nd, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Ransom Riggs?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ransom Riggs book is
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (7.92)
- Hollow City (8.36)
- Library of Souls (8.81)
- A Map of Days (8.25)
- Tales of the Peculiar (7.78)
What genres does Ransom Riggs Write?
Ransom Riggs primarily writes in the Fantasy and Young Adult Fiction genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Young Adult Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, and Historical Fantasy.
Are there upcoming new books by Ransom Riggs?
Ransom Riggs 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 Ransom Riggs written?
Ransom Riggs has written 14 books. 7 books in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Series, 2 books in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Graphic Novels, 1 book in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Companion Books, 2 books in the Sunderworld Series, 2 Non-Fiction Books.