Michael Monroe Lewis is an American author and financial journalist. He has been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 2009, mainly writing on business, finance, and economics. He is most celebrated for his nonfiction work, particularly his coverage of financial crises and behavioral finance.

Born in New Orleans, Lewis attended Princeton University, graduating with a degree in art history. He furthered his education at the London School of Economics. In the 1980s, he embarked on a Wall Street career as a bond salesman at Salomon Brothers, an experience that inspired his first book, Liar's Poker (1989).

Notable Works:
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game (2003) - Investigates the success of the Oakland Athletics baseball team.
The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game (2006) - Adapted into a film, "The Blind Side" (2009).
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine (2010) - Also adapted into a film in 2015.

His books have garnered accolades, including two Los Angeles Times Book Prizes, and many have topped the New York Times Best Seller list, including the recent Going Infinite (2023).