Beth Macy is an American journalist and non-fiction writer from Urbana, Ohio. She has authored five books, four of which became national bestsellers: Factory Man (2014), Truevine (2016), Dopesick (2018), and Paper Girl (2025). Her work focuses on investigative non-fiction narratives that examine significant social and economic issues. In 2026, Macy is running as a Democratic candidate for Virginia's 6th congressional district.