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Delia Owens

Delia Owens is an American author and zoologist, born on 4 April 1949 in Georgia. Best-known works include Where the Crawdads Sing. Honours include John Burroughs Medal and Order of the Golden Ark.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Delia Owens, mostly historical fiction and mystery thriller, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, first published in 2018.

Born 4 April 1949, GeorgiaFrom United States

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Books reviewed1

Our average5.0★from 1 rated

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Where the Crawdads Sing2018 · ★ 5.0

GenresHistorical Fiction 1 Mystery Thriller 1 Romance 1PublishersG.P. Putnam's Sons

Awards & honours

2 recorded

Literary prizes

John Burroughs Medal 1985

Honours & fellowships

Order of the Golden Ark 1994

Books

1 book

Where the Crawdads Sing2018 · ★ 5.0

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We have reviewed 1 book by Delia Owens: Where the Crawdads Sing.

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