Celeste Ngbooks in chronological order

Celeste Ng is an American novelist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1980. She is of Chinese descent, with parents who immigrated from Hong Kong in the 1960s. Ng’s writing is characterized by its nuanced exploration of family dynamics, identity, and social issues, often set against the backdrop of American suburbia. Her style is known for its psychological realism and careful attention to character development, earning her critical acclaim and a devoted readership.

Ng began publishing short stories in literary journals before achieving widespread recognition with her debut novel, Everything I Never Told You (2014), which won the Amazon Book of the Year award. Subsequent novels, including Little Fires Everywhere (2017) and Our Missing Hearts (2020), further solidified her reputation as a significant voice in contemporary fiction, frequently tackling themes of race, class, and the complexities of the American experience.