Tales Full of Thrilling Twists and Turns
Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) has been, in turn, a competitive cheerleader, a volleyball player, a dancer, a debutante, a primate cognition researcher, a teen model, a comic book geek, and a lemur aficionado. She wrote her first novel when she was 19 and sold her first five books while still in college Jen is now the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 young-adult novels.
BOLD, Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages
Meet her and get your books signed at Jax Book Fest 2026.
This free, one-day event for book lovers of all ages features 120+ authors of local and national acclaim and talks with #1 New York Times bestselling authors John Patrick Green and Emma Straub.
Teen Lit Chat Interview
Don't miss this thrilling conversation from 12 - 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Main Library in the Hicks Auditorium (Conference Level) during Jax Book Fest 2026. Space is limited. Pre-register online with your library card to save a seat. A book signing will follow the Teen Lit Chat Interview, with books available for sale on-site from local book store San Marco Books and More.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series, Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals, The Lovely and the Lost, and The Naturals series. She is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. Jen received her PhD from Yale University in 2012 and, for many years, was a professor of psychology and professional writing.
Praise for The Inheritance Games:
"Avery Grambs is a relative nobody when she learns that an eccentric billionaire she never knew has died and named her the largest beneficiary to his massive estate. Filled with riddles, puzzles and high-stakes twists all leading to a thrilling conclusion, this one will leave you reeling long after you've finished..."
"Don't miss this "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets―perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out."
Keep Reading
Check out Jennifer's books from the Library!
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