Garth Risk Hallberg

About the Author

Garth Risk Hallberg is a relatively familiar word in the literary world, but the man behind the name is a surprisingly low key individual. His works have been published in The Pinch, Canteen, Slate, Glimmer Train, New York magazine, Prairie Schooner, The New York Times Magazine, and just recently The Millions, where he is currently a contributing editor. On the side, Garth Hallberg is a lecturer at Sarah Lawrence College, and holds an MFA from New York University and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis. When he was 9, Bill, his father, published a novel titled “The Rub of the Green” in Richard Ford’s mode about a professional golfer who was imprisoned after being entangled in a love triangle. Unfortunately, much to his dismay, the book went out of print, and he never tried publish. Garth Risk Hallberg is the author of over 5 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Garth Risk Hallberg has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.