Lydia Millet is an acclaimed American novelist known for her compelling narratives and deep exploration of themes. Her literary work has garnered critical acclaim, including being a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction in 2020 for her novel A Children's Bible. This novel was also celebrated as one of the ten best books of the year by the New York Times Book Review. Millet's writing prowess does not stop there; she has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Her captivating writing style and profound storytelling have been highlighted by Salon, which praised her work saying, "The writing is always flawlessly beautiful, reaching for an experience that precedes language itself."

Millet has authored twelve works of fiction, earning a reputation for her diverse range of storytelling. She has won awards from PEN Center USA and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Her literary contributions have been recognized with longlisting for the National Book Award and shortlisting for the National Book Critics Circle Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Her books have frequently been named as New York Times Notable Books. Her story collection, Love in Infant Monkeys, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. She resides outside Tucson, Arizona, where she continues to contribute to the literary world with her insightful and thought-provoking writing.