Lev Grossman is an American novelist and journalist, renowned for his work in both fiction and non-fiction. He was born on June 26, 1969, in Lexington, Massachusetts. Grossman is best known for The Magicians Trilogy, which includes The Magicians (2009), The Magician King (2011), and The Magician's Land (2014). His work extends beyond novels, as he has contributed significantly as a book critic and technology writer, notably at Time magazine from 2002 to 2016.

In addition to his trilogy, he authored the children's book The Silver Arrow and contributed to the screenplay for The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, which was adapted from his short story. Grossman has been an influential figure in the literary world, also working for prestigious publications like The New York Times, Salon.com, Lingua Franca, Entertainment Weekly, Time Out New York, and The Village Voice.

His insightful reporting at Time magazine included coverage of the electronics industry and interviews with notable personalities like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Grossman has also engaged with the gaming community, having reviewed video games such as Halo 2, though not without controversy.

Lev Grossman grew up in an intellectually stimulating environment, the son of two English professors. His twin brother, Austin Grossman, is a writer and game designer, and his older sister, Bathsheba Grossman, is a sculptor. Grossman studied comparative literature at Harvard University but left before completing his program. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, and occasionally in Sydney, Australia, with his family.