Susan Orlean is an American journalist, television writer, and bestselling author. She has maintained a position as a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992, establishing herself as a prominent voice in long-form journalism. Orlean has contributed articles to numerous prestigious publications including Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside. Her work spans diverse subjects and has reached audiences across multiple media platforms. She is best known for her books The Orchid Thief and The Library Book, both of which became bestsellers. In 2021, she expanded her work into television, joining the writing team of the HBO comedy series How To with John Wilson.