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S.A. Cosby
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S.A. Cosby is an Anthony, Barry, and Macavity Award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Razorblade Tears,” which was recommended on Barack Obama's summer reading list and named a best book of the year by NPR, The Washington Post, Time and more. His novel “Blacktop Wasteland” won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and was named a best book of the year by NPR, The Guardian and Library Journal. Both books have been optioned for film. Cosby’s short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. When not writing, he is an avid hiker and chess player. Cosby’s newest work, “All the Sinners Bleed: A Novel,” will be featured at the 2023 National Book Festival.

Selected Works at the Library of Congress

Appearances at the 2023 National Book Festival

Videos from the 2023 National Book Festival