> Skip to content
DT


Donna Tartt was educated at the University of Mississippi and Bennington College, and is the author of a second novel, The Little Friend. She lives in Mississippi and New York City.

Books by Donna Tartt

The Secret History

The dark academia bestseller that defined an age

Read more
The Secret History: Popular Penguins

Donna Tartt's The Secret History is the original American campus novel. When Richard Papen joins an elite group of clever misfits at his New England college, it seems he can finally become the person he wants to be.

Read more

More features

Article
QUIZ: Which dark academia book do you belong in?

Answer a few questions to find out which dark academia book you belong in.

Article
The Secret History book club questions

A fast-paced modern classic perfect for book clubs.

Article
7 surprising facts about The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Learn about Donna Tartt's beloved book, The Secret History. Currently trending on TikTok and with over 5 million copies sold, it's the modern classic that you don't want to miss.