Alice Hoffman is a renowned American author known for her fantasy and magical realism novels and young adult fiction. Born on March 16, 1952, in New York City, she earned her Bachelor of Arts from Adelphi University and later achieved her Master of Arts from Stanford University. Hoffman has published more than 40 works, including "Practical Magic," which was subsequently made into a popular film. Some of her other well-known books include "The Dovekeepers" and "The Marriage of Opposites". Several of Hoffman's works take place in settings similar to her birthplace, thus reflecting her personal experiences and background. Over the years, Hoffman has become a New York Times best-selling author and has garnered major industry acclaim, such as the Hammett Prize and the New England Book Award.