Kate Weinberg
2 SeriesKate Weinberg is an English author known for her debut novel, The Truants. The book was recognized as a USA Today Must-Read Book of Winter, an Observer Book of the Year, and the Irish Times Best Debut of 2019.
In Kate Weinberg's debut novel, "The Truants," Jess Walker enrolls at the University of East Anglia, drawn to the charismatic Dr. Lorna Clay's transformative seminars on life and love. Jess becomes part of a tight-knit group of rule-breakers, including Alec, a nihilistic South African journalist; Georgie, a seductive aristocrat; and Nick, a layered geologist. Inspired by Dr. Clay's teachings, Jess strives to live an extraordinary life, but the group's dynamics take a dark turn. A tragic event shatters their friendships and exposes a devastating secret, leading Jess to confront the unsettling question: what is the true cost of an extraordinary life?
