Lionel Shriver

Lionel Shriver, novelist, journalist, and social commentator, is best known for her bold, provocative storytelling and incisive cultural criticism. Her breakout novel, We Need to Talk About Kevin, won the Orange Prize for Fiction and became a modern classic, sparking global conversations about motherhood, violence, and the nature of evil. With a body of work that spans fiction and non-fiction, Shriver’s novels; including Big Brother, The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047, and Should We Stay or Should We Go, often tackle weighty themes such as economics, health, and personal autonomy. A prolific essayist and columnist, Shriver is a regular contributor to major publications, including The Spectator, The Guardian, and The New York Times. Known for her fearless takes on politics, culture, and free speech, she remains one of the most distinctive and outspoken voices in contemporary literature.