After capturing the limelight with her impeccable acting skills, Millie Bobby Brown is now ready to turn the tables once again. This week the teen superstar announced the release of her debut novel Nineteen Steps. It was a shocking surprise for fans since the actress kept her project under wraps until now. Not a single soul knew that this talented young woman had the skill to scribble stories and not only act on one. Brown will release her debut novel in the coming September.

For the unversed, the young actress drew inspiration from the bedtime stories her grandmother used to tell her. Much to the reader’s surprise, this novel will take them back to the days of conflict and bloodshed. However, amidst this disastrous phase, the 18-year-old Nellie Morris found the love of her life. Meanwhile, the Enola Holmes producer is not the first A-list celebrity to write a book. Here is a look at some of the best actors turned authors who stunned the world with their writing talents.

Actors who captured hearts with their words before Millie Bobby Brown

Bream Gives Me Hiccups by Jesse Eisenberg

We all know that the American actor Jesse Eisenberg is currently the world’s most eligible geek. Thanks to his role portrayal of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network. His debut short story collection, Bream Gives Me Hiccups, marked him as a talented author too. This wildly inventive collection instantly captured the attention of readers and garnered huge praise for the Adventureland star. In the book review from NPR, Helen McAlpine complimented him for balancing the stinging satire with laughable moments. Other books that Eisenberg wrote include Asuncion (2012) and When You Finish Saving The World (2020).

Without Feathers and Side Effects by Woody Allen 

Every moviegoer might know Woody Allen, who astounded the world with his several talents. From being a filmmaker to actor to comedian, this man has tried everything in his longstanding career. Taking forward his passion for writing, the four-time Academy winner has written several short fictions. These collected stories are one of the top launches in The New Yorker that speaks well of his cerebral film style, mixing satire, wit, and humor. Some of the most famous works include Without Feathers (1975), Side Effects (1975-80), Getting Even (1971), and Mere Anarchy (2007).

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One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B. J. Novak

Famously known for portraying the character of Ryan Howard in the NBC classic The Office, B. J. Novak, has also established himself as an author. Following four Emmy Awards and several nominations, the American actor published his first book in 2014 One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories. This acclaimed collection of sixty-four stories is packed with high-concept pathos and comedy dialogues that charmed the readers upon its release. In the review, Booklist praised the writer for “his more concise stories come across as brainy comedy bits, while his sustained tales covertly encompass deep emotional and psychological dimensions.”

No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July 

The American beauty Miranda July, known for bending the limelight of Hollywood upon herself for her sheer talent in acting and directing, turned out to be a great author too. Award-winning filmmaker and performing artist brought her extraordinary talents to the page by launching No One Belongs Here More Than You. This collection of short vignettes became a bestseller and sold more than 200,000 copies within a few years of its release. Other stories that recognized July include It Choose You (2011) and The First Bad Guy (2015).

Shopgirl by Steve Martin 

Often compared to fellow celebrities turned authors Allen and Eisenberg, Steve Martin also took the world by storm with his novella Shopgirl. The book was critically acclaimed for its impressive gravity and entered the New York Times list of bestsellers at #6 on October 29, 2000. Meanwhile, reviewers praised the Grammy winner for bringing out the inner melancholy of his characters. Sienna Powers of January Magazine stated it as “the work of a mature, self-possessed writer . . . Martin infuses his story with a dark verve that is his own.” More novels that the actor penned down are The Pleasure of My Company and An Object of Beauty.

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