Elizabeth Berg (author)

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Elizabeth Berg
Born	December 2, 1948 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Occupation	Novelist
Nationality	American
Genre	Literary fiction
Notable works	Open House, Talk Before Sleep, The Year of Pleasures

Elizabeth Berg (born December 2, 1948) is an American novelist known for her works of literary fiction. She has written numerous novels, many of which have become bestsellers and have been translated into several languages.

Early life and education

Elizabeth Berg was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She developed a passion for writing at a young age and pursued her interest in literature throughout her education. Berg attended college at the University of Minnesota, where she studied English literature.

Career

Elizabeth Berg began her career as a nurse, which provided her with a wealth of experiences that she later drew upon in her writing. Her first novel, Durable Goods, was published in 1993 and received critical acclaim. She followed this with several other successful novels, including Talk Before Sleep and The Year of Pleasures.

In 2000, Berg's novel Open House was selected as an Oprah's Book Club pick, which significantly boosted her popularity and readership. Her works often explore themes of family, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships.

Notable works

• Durable Goods (1993)
• Talk Before Sleep (1994)
• The Pull of the Moon (1996)
• Open House (2000)
• The Year of Pleasures (2005)
• The Art of Mending (2004)
• We Are All Welcome Here (2006)

Awards and recognition

Elizabeth Berg has received numerous awards and honors for her writing, including the New England Booksellers Award for her body of work. Her novels have been praised for their emotional depth and insightful portrayal of everyday life.

Personal life

Elizabeth Berg currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. She continues to write and publish novels, and she is also involved in various literary events and workshops.

Bibliography

• Durable Goods (1993)
• Joy School (1997)
• True to Form (2002)
• The Art of Mending (2004)
• The Year of Pleasures (2005)
• We Are All Welcome Here (2006)
• Dream When You're Feeling Blue (2007)
• Home Safe (2009)
• Once Upon a Time, There Was You (2011)
• The Story of Arthur Truluv (2017)

See also

• List of American novelists
• Oprah's Book Club

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