Lev Grossman

Date of Birth: June 26, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Lev Grossman is an acclaimed American novelist and journalist, best known for his work in the fantasy genre. Born in Lexington, Massachusetts, Grossman developed a passion for literature at an early age, influenced by his father, the poet Allen Grossman, and his mother, the novelist Judith Grossman. He attended Harvard University, where he graduated with a degree in literature, and later earned a master’s degree in comparative literature from Yale University. Grossman’s most notable work is “The Magicians” trilogy, which includes “The Magicians” (2009), “The Magician King” (2011), and “The Magician’s Land” (2014). The series has been praised for its mature and realistic take on the fantasy genre and has been adapted into a successful television series by Syfy. In addition to his novels, Grossman has had a prolific career in journalism. He served as a senior writer and book critic for Time magazine, where he wrote cover stories and reviewed books for many years. His work has also appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Grossman continues to write and reside in Brooklyn, New York, with his family.

5 Interesting Facts about Lev Grossman

1. Lev Grossman won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2011.

2. Aside from “The Magicians” series, he has also written “Codex” (2004) and “The Silver Arrow” (2020).

3. He has a twin brother, Austin Grossman, who is also a novelist and video game designer.

4. Grossman was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2011.

5. He has served as a judge for the prestigious National Book Awards.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lev Grossman

1. “There isn’t any real you in you. Even your physical body all the cells in it are constantly changing and being replaced with cells that have never been there before. You are a pattern.”

2. “Magic doesn’t come from talent, it comes from pain.”

3. “The truth doesn’t always make a good story, does it?”

4. “The world is not kind to people who don’t fit in.”

5. “Happiness is a choice you make every day.”