Lev Grossman is an American novelist and journalist. He is the author of the New York Times Bestselling Magicians Trilogy: The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician's Land. His other novels include Codex and Warp. He has also written for Time, Slate, and The Wall Street Journal. Grossman's novels have been praised for their sophisticated use of fantasy and science fiction tropes, as well as their witty and often irreverent take on popular culture. His work has been compared to that of J.K. Rowling, Douglas Adams, and Neil Gaiman. The Magicians Trilogy follows the story of Quentin Coldwater, a young man who discovers that the world of magic is real and that he is destined to become a powerful magician. The trilogy has been praised for its complex and engaging characters, its exploration of the nature of magic, and its inventive use of traditional fantasy tropes. The Codex is a stand-alone science fiction novel that tells the story of an epic battle between good and evil in a future world where technology has made it possible to download human consciousness into artificial bodies. Warp is a stand-alone science fiction novel that tells the story of a group of teens who find a time machine and use it to try to save the world from a future catastrophe. Grossman's novels are smart, funny, and thought-provoking. They are perfect for readers who enjoy a good mix of fantasy and science fiction, and who like their fiction with a healthy dose of humor.