Thomas R. “Tom” Perrotta (born August 13, 1961 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American novelist. He comes from an Italian-Catholic background, which is reflected in some of his works. He has cited O. Henry, J. R. R. Tolkien, and John Irving as formative examples.
Perrotta’s work has been adapted into three films—Election, the little seen Bad Haircut, and Little Children—and two television series—The Leftovers and Mrs Fletcher. He was involved in the latter two as writer and producer.
Books by Tom Perrotta:
- 1994 The Thrill Club (ghostwritten for R. L. Stine)
- 1994 Bad Haircut (short stories)
- 1997 The Wishbones
- 1998 Election
- 2000 Joe College
- 2004 Little Children
- 2007 The Abstinence Teacher
- 2011 The Leftovers
- 2013 Nine Inches (short stories)
- 2017 Mrs. Fletcher
- 2021 Tracy Flick Can’t Win (sequel to Election)
