Maylis de Kerangal is a renowned French author, born on 16 June 1967 in Toulon. She is celebrated for her captivating novels that intricately explore the lives of people in their work environments.

Her impressive body of work has earned her numerous prestigious awards including the Prix Médicis, the Premio Gregor von Rezzori, the Grand prix RTL-Lire, and the Wellcome Book Prize. Her novels have been translated into various languages and have reached a global audience.

In addition to her literary achievements, two of her novels have been adapted into films, further cementing her influence in the world of literature and beyond.