Rebecca Makkai
Rebecca Makkai was born on April 20th, 1978 and is currently 47 years old. Rebecca Makkai was born in Skokie, Illinois, USA.
Rebecca Makkai is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, and Literary Fiction genres.
Rebecca Makkai has written 4 standalone novels, starting with The Borrower in 2011. The most recently released novel was I Have Some Questions For You, which was released in 2023. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Rebecca at this time.
Rebecca Makkai has also written one book in the Short Story Collections series called, Music for Wartime.
Rebecca Makkai: Awards & Accolades
Makkai's books have won multiple awards, The Great Believers won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Fiction, in 2018 as well as the Stonewall Book Award - Literature in 2019. I Have Some Questions For You won the Libby Book Awards, Best Audiobook, in 2024.
Rebecca Makkai books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Great Believers was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2018 as well as the National Book Awards - Best Fiction in 2018. I Have Some Questions For You was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller, in 2023.
Rebecca Makkai: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Great Believers was a New York Times: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Selection in 2024.
- I Have Some Questions For You was a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2023.
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- Emma Donoghue, author of: Room.
- Amy Tan, author of: The Joy Luck Club.
- Paula McLain, author of: The Paris Wife.
- Pat Conroy, author of: The Prince of Tides.
- Ellen Marie Wiseman, author of: What She Left Behind.
- Elif Shafak, author of: The Island of Missing Trees.
- Elizabeth Strout, author of the Olive Kitteridge Series.
- Anne Tyler, author of: The Accidental Tourist.
- J.D. Salinger, author of: The Catcher in the Rye.
Rebecca Makkai: F.A.Q
When was Rebecca Makkai Born? How old is Rebecca Makkai?
Rebecca Makkai was born on April 20th, 1978. Rebecca Makkai is currently 47 years old.
Where was Rebecca Makkai Born?
Rebecca Makkai was born in Skokie, Illinois, USA and is American.
What book awards has Rebecca Makkai won?
What was the first book Rebecca Makkai wrote?
The first book written by Rebecca Makkai was The Borrower, published in 2011.
What was the most recent book Rebecca Makkai wrote?
Her most recently released work was I Have Some Questions For You on February 21st, 2023.
What is the most popular book by Rebecca Makkai?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Rebecca Makkai book is
I Have Some Questions For You. Here are her most popular books:
- I Have Some Questions For You (7)
- The Great Believers (9.11)
- The Borrower (7)
- The Hundred-Year House (7)
- Music for Wartime (10)
What genres does Rebecca Makkai Write?
Rebecca Makkai primarily writes in the Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Mystery genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Contemporary Fiction, Social Commentary, and Psychological Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Rebecca Makkai?
Rebecca Makkai 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 Rebecca Makkai written?
Rebecca Makkai has written 5 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story Collections.