New From Allison
A sweeping, sensational novel of America’s first “It Girl,” whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades.
“[An] irresistible rags-to-riches-to trauma tale..scintillating with period details.” – Booklist, Starred Review
“Captivating…Pataki has fashioned a soaring new tale–I adored it.” – Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author
“It Girl is a captivating story of resilience, splendor, and strength. … a real-life Cinderella story, bringing Evelyn’s glamour and grit vividly to life. It’s unputdownable, with a twist that will leave you breathless.” Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author
Finding Margaret Fuller
An epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller – America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined a nation.
- PBS Book of the Month!
- CBS Book Club Voters' Choice!
- Good Morning America "Books to Read"
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
The instant bestseller featuring Marjorie Merriweather Post, the American heiress and trailblazing leader of the twentieth century.
- Featured in People Magazine!
- Town & Country Book Pick!
- As Seen on TODAY Show!
New York Times Bestselling author
Allison Pataki
Allison Pataki is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of eleven books of historical fiction, children’s books and memoir, including the instant bestseller The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post and the critically acclaimed Finding Margaret Fuller. Allison’s novels have been translated into more than twenty four languages around the world and have been selected by the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, PBS Books, Entertainment Weekly, CBS News, People Magazine, Town & Country and other outlets as favorite and featured titles. A former news writer and producer, Allison has written for The New York Times, ABC News, The Huffington Post, USA Today, Fox News and more. Allison graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with a major in English. A member of The Historical Novel Society and a certified Yoga instructor, Allison is a sought-after public speaker and a frequent visitor to book clubs, reading groups and other gatherings. She lives in New York with her husband and family.
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Allison Pataki’s passion is for telling the stories of leading ladies lost in history. Her debut novel, The Traitor’s Wife, came out in 2014 and her second novel, The Accidental Empress, came out in February 2015. Allison’s third New York Times Bestseller, Sisi: Empress on Her Own, hit shelves March 2016. In 2017 her fourth historical novel, Where the Light Falls, was published. Beauty in the Broken Places was released in 2019, a Memoir of Love, Faith, and Resilience. In May 2019 she published her first children’s book, Nelly Takes New York. Her fifth historical novel, The Queens Fortune, released February 2020 and her second children’s book, Poppy Takes Paris released May of 2020. Her instant bestseller The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post came out in early 2022. Her historical fiction novel, Finding Margaret Fuller published in March of 2024. Her latest novel, It Girl, inspired by the true story of America’s first female pop culture celebrity, hit shelves in March of 2026.
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Laura Bush Book Club with Author Allison Pataki
This year’s featured guest is acclaimed author Allison Pataki, whose richly drawn historical fiction has captivated readers around the globe.
CBS News: Author Allison Pataki on “It Girl”
Allison discusses her latest release and the inspiration behind the book with CBS NY’s Mary Calvi
Watch the full segment here.
Town & Country Names IT GIRL A Spring 2026 “Must Read”
Nobody gives history a fresh look quite like Allison Pataki…
TODAY Show: Check out These Books That Are Perfect to Cozy Up With in Winter
New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki joins Saturday TODAY to share books that are perfect to cozy up with this winter. Her picks include “The 5 Types of Wealth,”The Astral Library” and more.
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