Jess Walter Bio | Wiki
Jess Walter is an American author of seven novels, a collection of short stories, and a non-fiction book. His books have been published in twenty-six countries and translated into twenty-eight languages. Jess is the recipient of the Edgar Allan Poe Award, among others, and was a finalist for the National Book Award in 2006.
He has published seven novels, Over Tumbled Graves, Land of the Blind, Citizen Vince, The Zero, The Financial Lives of the Poets, Beautiful Ruins, and The Cold Millions. In 2013 Jess published his first collection of short stories, We Live in Water. Moreover, his essays and short stories have also appeared in Best American Short Stories, Best American Nonrequired Reading, Harper’s, Byliner, Playboy, Details, and many others.
Jess Walter Age
Jess was born on July 20, 1965, in Spokane, Washington, United States. He is 56 years old.
Jess Walter Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).
Jess Walter Family
He was born and raised in Spokane, Washington by his parents. Jess holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Information about his parents and/or siblings is not available at the moment.
Jess Walter Wife
Jess is married to his lovely wife Anne. Together, the couple shares two children Ava and Alec. Jess’ family resides in his childhood hometown of Spokane, Washington.
Jess Walter Education
He attended East Valley High School in Spokane, Washington. Later, Jess enrolled at Eastern Washington University.
Jess Walter Books
He is the author of seven novels, a collection of short stories, and a non-fiction book. Jess’ books have been published in twenty-six countries and translated into twenty-eight languages.
Over Tumbled Graves (2001)
The Land of the Blind (2003)
Citizen Vince (2005)
The Zero (2006)
The Financial Lives of the Poets (2009)
Beautiful Ruins (2012)
The Cold Millions (2020)
Bleacher Couch Man (2011)
Big Man (2012)
Wolf and the Wild (2012)
Thief (2012)
Love Song#79 (2012)
Don’t Eat Cat (2012)
We Live in Water: Stories (2013)
Jess Walter Eye | Eye Injury
At the age of five, playing in an empty lot with a friend, Jess was blinded in his left eye. He says he’s “possibly the greatest 54-year-old one-eyed point guard still playing.
Jess Walter Beautiful Ruins
Jess’ novel Beautiful Ruins was published in 2012. It became a number-one New York Times bestseller. It was also named Esquire’s Book of the Year, NPR Fresh Air’s Best Novel of 2012, a New York Times Notable Book, and a Washington Post Notable Book. Maureen Corrigan of NPR’s Fresh Air called this novel a “literary miracle” and Steve Almond of The Boston Globe described it as “a novel with pathos, piercing wit, and, most important, the generous soul of a literary classic”
Jess Walter Zero | Citizen Vince
His 2006 novel The Zero became a finalist for the National Book Award. In a 2006 Washington Post book review, John McNally writes that with The Zero Jess has “written a new thriller not only with a conscience but also full of dead-on insights into our culture … and the often surreal post-9/11 world. Citizen Vince, Jess’ 2005 novel, earned him the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best novel in 2006.
Jess Walter Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Jess’ estimated net worth is $1 million.
Who Is Jess Walter
Jess is an American author of seven novels, a collection of short stories, and a non-fiction book. His books have been published in twenty-six countries and translated into twenty-eight languages. Jess is the recipient of the Edgar Allan Poe Award, among others, and was a finalist for the National Book Award in 2006.