Mike Lewis

Born in New Orleans in 1960, Michael Lewis studied art history at Princeton and later earned a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a bond salesman at Salomon Brothers, an experience that became the basis for his breakout book, Liar's Poker.

Lewis built his reputation through narrative nonfiction that explains complex systems through vivid characters and real-world drama. His books have explored finance, sports, psychology, and politics, and he has also written for Vanity Fair as a contributing editor.

He is especially known for books such as Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, and The Premonition, all of which helped bring specialized subjects to a wide audience. Across his work, he is often drawn to outsiders, hidden patterns, and the ways institutions really work behind the scenes.