Ariel Lawhon

Ariel Lawhon is the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River as well as other scintillating historical fiction novels such as I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène. The Frozen River, named a GMA Book Club Pick and an NPR Book of the Year, continues to garner widespread acclaim and deeply resonate with readers worldwide. A lively and engaging speaker, Lawhon is a favorite with book clubs, women's groups, and library audiences who want to learn more about the fascinating true-life stories behind her page-turning novels.

Ariel Lawhon loves to explore the lives of little-known figures from significant moments in history as well as the ambiguities behind famous characters whose full stories remain a mystery to her readers. Lawhon’s latest historical fiction release, The Frozen River, was an instant paperback bestseller, rapidly ascending the New York Times bestseller lists where it has been a mainstay.

Lawhon draws readers into her narratives with her enthralling storytelling that incorporates fascinating historical details. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have been part of numerous Library Reads and Book Club picks. An eloquent speaker, she is always enthusiastic about sharing her creative process and the inspiration for her novels with library, educational, and community audiences.

As an avid lifelong reader, Lawhon cofounded the popular online book club, SheReads.org (which ran from 2009 to 2020) to engage with readers everywhere.

She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and four sons.