Katherine Howe

Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian, known for her historical fiction and non-fiction works. After her debut novel, ‘The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane,’ became a New York Times Bestseller in 2009, Katherine Howe established herself as a leading voice in historical fiction. This critical and commercial success propelled her to appear on various television news programs, including the National Geographic Channel’s ‘Salem: Unmasking The Devil.’ Howe’s extensive academic background provides a strong foundation for her literary endeavors; she earned an undergraduate degree in art history and philosophy from Columbia University, followed by an MA in American and New England Studies from Boston University, where she began her literary career crafting historical narratives that explore the intricate nature of reality and belief. Howe continued to build upon this success, publishing a diverse body of both historical fiction and non-fiction works that have garnered international acclaim.

These projects highlight her versatility and capacity to bring historical depth to a wider readership, reinforcing her standing as an award-winning historian. Currently, Katherine Howe continues to shape the next generation of writers and thinkers as a faculty member at Cornell University. Her latest literary offering, ‘A True Account,’ was published in 2023, adding another significant work to her distinguished bibliography. As a New York Times bestselling author and an esteemed historian, Howe consistently delivers critically acclaimed works that captivate readers and contribute valuable insights into historical contexts and human experience.