Known for her non-linear narratives and close examination of concepts like time and destiny, Kate Atkinson is the author of ten bestselling books. Life After Life was a New York Times notable book of the year and won the Costa Book Award in 2013. A God in Ruins, a companion book to Life After Life, also won the Costa Book Award. She has also written five books starring the detective Jackson Brodie, which have been adapted into a television series.