V.V. Ganeshananthan
V.V. Ganeshananthan
V. V. Ganeshananthan is a Sri Lankan American novelist whose deeply evocative writing explores themes of identity, history, and family. Her acclaimed debut novel, *Love Marriage*, was longlisted for the Women’s Prize and named one of Washington Post Book World’s Best of the Year. Ganeshananthan’s work has appeared in *Granta*, *The New York Times*, and *Best American Nonrequired Reading*, among other publications, and her insightful essays and fiction often reflect on the complexities of the Sri Lankan civil war and its far-reaching effects. A Harvard graduate with an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, she is also a skilled journalist and co-hosts the popular podcast “Fiction/Non/Fiction,” where she explores literature’s intersections with current events. Currently an Associate Professor of English at the University of Minnesota, Ganeshananthan is known for her nuanced characters and lyrical prose. With her unique voice and powerful storytelling, V. V. Ganeshananthan continues to captivate readers and establish herself as a vital voice in contemporary fiction.
V. V. Ganeshananthan is a Sri Lankan American novelist whose deeply evocative writing explores themes of identity, history, and family. Her acclaimed debut novel, *Love Marriage*, was longlisted for the Women’s Prize and named one of Washington Post Book World’s Best of the Year. Ganeshananthan’s work has appeared in *Granta*, *The New York Times*, and *Best American Nonrequired Reading*, among other publications, and her insightful essays and fiction often reflect on the complexities of the Sri Lankan civil war and its far-reaching effects. A Harvard graduate with an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, she is also a skilled journalist and co-hosts the popular podcast “Fiction/Non/Fiction,” where she explores literature’s intersections with current events. Currently an Associate Professor of English at the University of Minnesota, Ganeshananthan is known for her nuanced characters and lyrical prose. With her unique voice and powerful storytelling, V. V. Ganeshananthan continues to captivate readers and establish herself as a vital voice in contemporary fiction.
