Emma Gannon is a Sunday Times bestselling author, writer of The Hyphen on Substack and a non-fiction judge for the 2025 Women’s Prize.

She has written 8 books to date including Olive, the debut novel that got everyone talking. Her new novel Table For One publishes in 2025.

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“If you’re British and of a certain age, Emma Gannon will need no introduction. She is the Elizabeth Gilbert of the millennial age.” — Farrah Storr, Head of Writer Partnerships, Substack


“Read [Emma], explore her world and the world at large through her eyes. Hers is a journey well worth taking.” — Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way


“I love Emma Gannon's wise and refreshing perspective on work and building a meaningful life.” — Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks