Jojo Moyes ​

Jojo Moyes is a British author, one of only a few to have twice won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award by the Romantic Novelists' Association. Moyes is well known for her novels "Me Before You" and "Still Me" amongst others, many of which have been translated into different languages and have hit the New York Times bestseller list.

Quick Facts ​

• Writes romantic novels and screenplays.
• Has won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award by the Romantic Novelists' Association twice.
• Many of her novels have been New York Times bestsellers.
• One of her books, Me Before You, was adapted into a major motion picture.
• Her work is published in over 30 languages.

Background ​

Moyes was born in 1969, in London, to a journalist couple, and spent her childhood moving between different cities in the United Kingdom. She studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Bedford New College, after which she had a short stint of various jobs before deciding to become a journalist. She worked at The Independent newspaper for ten years before writing her first novel Sheltering Rain, which was published in 2002. Her international bestseller Me Before You was published in 2012 and had a record sale, leading to it being adapted into a movie in 2016. Following that, Moyes wrote several sequels to the novel and continues her writing career alongside journalism.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Moyes' work is characterized by her emotional and heartfelt style. She has a knack at pulling the reader's heartstrings and her novels often present strong, character-driven narratives. Frequently dealing with themes of love and loss, her work has been praised for its relatable and realistic portrayal of human relationships. Moreover, her stories have impacted a large audience and many of her novels have been translated into movies.

Notable Works ​

• Me Before You (2012)
• The Girl You Left Behind (2012)
• One Plus One (2014)
• After You (2015)
• Still Me (2018)
• The Giver of Stars (2019)