Bloggers Turned Authors

Zoe Sugg: "Girl Online"

Zoe Sugg is a 24 year old online “vlogger” who is a recognized YouTube beauty and fashion video blogger; her tutorials have been watched over 400 million times. She is best known in the United Kingdom. Her first novel, “Girl Online,” has become “a literary sensation” according to a review in Time. Her debut novel has become the fastest selling book of the year in the U.K. and sold more than 78,000 copies in its first week. The story is about a 16-year-old anonymous young woman and her blog that becomes viral. It has also been featured on the New York Times best seller list for the young adult category. 


Jenny Lawson: "Let's Pretend This Never Happened"

Jenny Lawson, who calls herself “The Bloggess,” has written a poignant and standout debut novel, which showcases the wit that made her blog so famous. Her book “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” was featured on the New York Times best-seller list in 2012. It begins with a hilarious recount of her rural Texas upbringing, including her taxidermist father. Her memoir sheds light on her severe anxiety and moments of personal discovery. TheBloggess.com receives more than half a million page views per month. 



Brandon Stanton: "Humans of New York"

Probably one of the more well-known bloggers turned author among millennials is Brandon Stanton, creator of the "Humans of New York" blog. Stanton began photographing people on the streets of New York in 2010 and since then, he has developed a massive following on social media. The blog has 15.7 million followers and his Instagram account has 3.9 million followers. His debut novel “Humans of New York” spent 29 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. I highly recommend looking into this standout artist if you have not heard of him before. 



Julie Powell: "Julia & Julia"

Who could forget one of the most famous bloggers, the woman behind the hit blog “Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously.” Julie Powell is a discontent 30-something living in Manhattan that decides to take on the entire legendary cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” by Julia Child. Julie blogged her entire experience, which eventually led to a book and movie deal. Her character is played by Amy Adams and Julia Child is portrayed by Meryl Streep. Powell’s work is a rare example of a blog turned book and major motion picture.


Shane Dawson: "I Hate Myselfie"

Shane Dawson is a video blogger turned author with his first novel “I Hate Myselfie.” He began creating online content in 2008 and his first book is a collection of 16 essays about a young man that chronicles when “you're a morbidly obese kid with a pretty face, your mom is your best friend and you can’t get a date to save your life.” His book is an incredibly insightful look into the life of an introvert that utilizes the internet as his ultimate form of self-expression. Dawson has over 12 million YouTube subscribers. 




Hannah Hart: "My Drunk Kitchen"

“My Drunk Kitchen,” written by video blogger Hannah Hart, is a hilarious new cookbook that features posts from a 29-year-old woman attempting to cook or bake various dishes while under the influence of alcohol. Some of her episodes include “Let’s Mac Out,” “Omelette You Finish” and “Smashed Brothers.” Her series has been recognized and praised by 206 million viewers, and her first cookbook was featured on the New York Times best-seller list.