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Grossman, Lev

Grossman, Lev

Author Biography & Works

Lev Grossman is an American author and journalist, best known for his Magicians Trilogy, which consists of the novels "The Magicians," "The Magician King," and "The Magician's Land."The Magicians Trilogy is often described as a deconstruction of traditional fantasy novels, with a focus on the psychological and emotional struggles of the characters as they navigate a magical world. The series has been compared to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, but with a darker and more adult tone.In addition to his fiction writing, Grossman is also a prominent journalist and critic. He has worked for publications such as The New York Times and Time, and has written about a variety of topics, including books, technology, and popular culture.Grossman's writing style is often praised for its wit and intelligence, and his work is known for its depth and complexity. He is also known for his willingness to tackle difficult and taboo subjects in his writing.Overall, Grossman is a versatile and talented writer whose work has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.

Books by Grossman, Lev

The Magicians

The Magicians

School fantasy is often aimed at children, and it's very successful at hitting that market. It's much harder to appeal exclusively to adults, and that's where The Magicians shines. Rather...

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The Magician King

The Magician King

Lev Grossman’s new novel THE BRIGHT SWORD will be on sale July 2024 Return to Fillory in the riveting sequel to the New York Times bestseller and literary phenomenon, The...

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The Magician's Land

The Magician's Land

Lev Grossman’s new novel THE BRIGHT SWORD is out now! The stunning #1 New York Times bestselling conclusion to the Magicians trilogy A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE...

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Magician's Land

Magician's Land

When The Magicians (the first in the trilogy) was released a few years ago, it received wide critical acclaim from magazines, newspapers and high-brow critics, but was (somewhat) panned by...

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The Magicians (cover not available)

The Magicians

The Magicians trilogy is a series that's been critically acclaimed and rates very high on our own Top 25 Best Fantasy Books list. It's a trilogy that's perhaps divisive --...

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The Bright Sword

The Bright Sword

Collum, a young and talented knight from the middle of nowhere, travels to Camelot to join the Round Table and meet King Arthur. He arrives two weeks too late: Arthur...

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