Adam Levin


Adam Levin is an American fiction author. His short fiction has been published in places like Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern and Tin House. Currently, he resides in Chicago, where he teaches Creative Writing and Literature at the School of the Art Institute. His first novel, The Instructions, was published in 2010 by McSweeney's.

''The Instructions''

Levin's first novel, The Instructions, was selected by Powell's Indispensable Book Club and The Rumpus Book Club.
Some reviews drew comparisons between David Foster Wallace and Philip Roth with Levin. Some reviewers praised the dark humor, the depth of the setting, and the commentary on Jewish identity. Some reviewers criticized the book's length, while others praised it.
The Instructions was translated into French and published in France in 2011.

''Hot Pink''

Levin's Hot Pink is a collection of short stories released in 2012.

''Bubblegum''

Levin's second novel, Bubblegum, was released on April 14, 2020.