Author & Physician; Award-Winning Novelist of "Atmospheric Disturbances"; Contributor to The New Yorker

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Rivka Galchen Biography

Rivka Galchen is an author and physician known for her novel "Atmospheric Disturbances," which explores themes of mental illness and perception through the perspective of a psychiatrist confronting his wife's disappearance. Galchen's debut established her as a writer who blends scientific insight with emotional depth, offering narratives that engage both intellectually and emotionally. Her subsequent works, including the story collection "American Innovations" and the nonfiction book "Little Labors," demonstrate her versatility, drawing on her medical background to examine human experience with precision and wit.

Galchen's career includes contributions to journalism and essays for publications such as The New Yorker, Harper's, and The New York Times, where she addresses topics in science, medicine, and culture. Her writing distills complex ideas into accessible prose, making her a recognized voice in public discourse. Galchen frequently participates in literary festivals, university events, and panel discussions, where she provides analysis on the intersections of health, psychology, and creativity.

Galchen has received the William J. Saroyan International Prize for Writing and a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award. Her work in scientific writing reflects her training as a physician, and her public speaking engagements highlight her expertise in bridging scientific knowledge with literary exploration. Galchen's career offers insight into the human condition through literature, medicine, and cultural commentary.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/06/2026.

Rivka Galchen Videos

AWP22 Reading and Conversation Event | Rivka Galchen

AWP22 Reading and Conversation Event | Rivka Galchen

Rivka Galchens second novel Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch was a finalist for the 2021 Atwood Gibson Writers Trust Fiction Prize. Her debut...

Book Discussion with Ulinka Rublack | Rivka Galchen

Book Discussion with Ulinka Rublack | Rivka Galchen

A conversation with Rivka Galchen about her new novel, Everyone Knows your Mother is a Witch, with Ulinka Rublack Rivka Galchen’s novel, published...

Author Conversation with Katie Kitamura | Rivka Galchen

Author Conversation with Katie Kitamura | Rivka Galchen

Katie Kitamura joined us to discuss her novel, Intimacies (Riverhead), with Rivka Galchen. “A perfect novel—taut and seductive.” —Brandon...

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