Masterful storyteller and internationally acclaimed literary powerhouse with two dozen books and 79 million copies in print.

Esteemed climate scientist challenging the status quo in climate science communication.

Bestselling author of thrilling deep sea travelogues uniquely qualified to illuminate the hidden depths of our mysterious planet.

Taiwanese American lawyer and women’s human rights specialist whose acclaimed debut novel, Daughters of Shandong, is equal parts heartbreaking, beautiful, and important.

Master of crime fiction has crafted some of the most memorable characters in literature, with 40 novels and 85 million copies sold.

Bestselling author of two dozen novels, fresh off a National Book Award win and a Pulitzer Prize for James, his provocative retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Viral TED Talk star, advocate, and author, 29, providing a fresh, personal, and provocative perspective on the American immigrant experience.

Jeanne Walker Harvey is an award-winning children’s book author of picture book biographies. Her newest is The Glass Pyramid: The Louvre Museum and Architect I.M Pei. Harvey has also written the iconic San Francisco Bay-inspired picture book Boats on the Bay. She is the featured author of SVAF’s Young Readers Program.

Renowned Michelin-starred chef and co-owner of Cyrus in Geyserville, and author of the much-heralded new memoir, Culinary Leverage: A Journey Through The Heat.

Master of investigative journalism and brilliant award-winning author of five books, including Empire of Pain, Say Nothing, and most recently Rogues

Trailblazing founder of Khan Academy, now pioneering the future of education across the world in the age of AI. With clarity and passion, Khan provides a roadmap for teachers, parents, and students, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to navigate the thrilling yet uncharted territory of AI.

Award-winning author and neuroscientist explores the astonishing curative powers of music, accompanied by acclaimed musician Julio Reyes.

U.S. Poet Laureate, National Book Critics Circle Award winner, MacArthur Fellowship recipient, and a 2024 TIME magazine woman of the year.

Medical researcher at the forefront of a biomedical revolution, using genetic engineering and CRISPR technology to develop next-generation therapies for diseases once thought incurable.

Bestselling author, critic, and essayist is dazzling the literary world and academic institutions worldwide with a spellbinding new translation of Homer’s magnum opus.

Award-winning journalist, bestselling author and historian specializing in women’s contributions to America’s intelligence agencies.

Beloved Pulitzer-Prize winning opinion columnist, journalist and bestselling author of more than two dozen books and memoirs.

Iconic and award-winning New York Times food critic, Gourmet editor, chef, and bestselling author of cookbooks, memoirs, and The Paris Novel.

One of the most respected historians and journalists writing today and bestselling author of 11 books including his latest Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II, First: Sandra Day O’Connor, Being Nixon, and Sea of Thunder.

Famed long-form journalist and bestselling author known for his timely and compelling insights on sports, culture, crime, and the American South.

Pioneering cardiologist, geneticist, and digital health innovator Dr. Eric Topol has profoundly influenced the landscape of contemporary medicine. His groundbreaking new book, Super Agers, reveals a transformative revolution in human longevity.

Policy and taxation experts focused on promoting, protecting, and preserving family-owned businesses and highlighting their vital role in the U.S. economy.