Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks is an Australian-American journalist and novelist who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2006 for her second novel, March. Her novels Caleb’s Crossing and People of the Book were New York Times bestsellers, while her debut, Year of Wonders, is an international bestseller translated into more than 25 languages and is currently under option to Olivia Colman. Brooks’ latest novel, Horse, explores the intricate relationship between humans and horses through art and history, and her 2025 memoir, Memorial Days, delves into her personal journey and connections to family and culture. Both works highlight her vivid storytelling and deep emotional resonance.

Geraldine Brooks adalah jurnalis dan novelis Australia-Amerika yang memenangkan Pulitzer Prize for Fiction pada tahun 2006 untuk novelnya, March. Novel-novelnya, Caleb’s Crossing dan People of the Book, menjadi buku terlaris versi The New York Times. Novel pertamanya, Year of Wonders, telah diterjemahkan ke lebih dari 25 bahasa dan saat ini diambil opsi adaptasinya oleh Olivia Colman. Novel terbarunya, Horse, mengeksplorasi hubungan antara manusia dan kuda melalui seni dan sejarah. Dalam memoarnya yang terbit pada 2025, Memorial Days, ia menulis tentang perjalanan pribadinya, keluarga, dan budaya. Kedua buku ini menunjukkan kekuatan penceritaannya dan kedalaman emosinya.