Dennis Bock is a highly acclaimed Canadian author, celebrated for his works in historical fiction, contemporary literature, cultural exploration, and family drama. His writing also extends to short stories, book reviews, and travel narratives. In addition to his prolific writing career, Bock is also a respected lecturer at the University of Toronto.
Bock's literary success is marked by several standalone books, including "Going Home Again," "The Ash Garden," and "The Communist's Daughter." His debut novel, "The Ash Garden," was published in 2001 and received critical acclaim, earning a spot on the longlist for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Prize. The book also won the 2002 Canada-Japan Literary Award. His subsequent works have also been well-received, with "Going Home Again" being shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2013 and the 2014 Best Foreign Novel Award in China.
Bock's most recent novel, "The Good German," was published in September 2020 and has been met with high praise, including a commendation from Margaret Atwood as a "cunning, twisted, compelling tale of deeply unexpected consequences." His work has been translated into nine languages and published in twenty-three territories. Bock was raised in Oakville, Ontario, and completed his degree in English literature and philosophy at the University of Western Ontario. He currently resides in Toronto with his two sons, where he teaches at the University of Toronto and the Humber School for Writers.