“People have libraries at home, they have bookshelves, they have CDs. And they sort of try, people try to bring great artists into their lives, into their physical houses and sort of live with portions of them. But they're not really deeply engaging with them.”

American novelist and critic, 1938–present. She is best known for her prolific output of psychological fiction, exploring themes of isolation, trauma, and human resilience. Her work spans more than five decades, blending literary depth with unflinching social commentary.