Adena Halpern (born 8 December 1968) is an American author best known for her "chick lit" novels, "The Ten Best Days of My Life," "29" and "Pinch Me."
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After graduating from Harriton High School outside Philadelphia, she attended New York University, graduating with a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in dramatic writing. She then received her Masters of Fine Arts degree from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles.[1] In 2004, Halpern began writing a monthly column for Marie Claire Magazine titled "Haute Life." [2] In 2007, she adapted her column into her first published book, "Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet."[3] "Target Underwear" was a memoir. Halpern followed this with three novels, "The Ten Best Days of My Life," "29" and "Pinch Me," each of which followed a female protagonist coping with fantastical events.[4]
Both "The Ten Best Days of My Life" and "29" have been optioned by 20th Century Fox for film adaptations. Amy Adams is attached to star in "The Ten Best Days of My Life."[5][6]
Halpern lives in Los Angeles with her husband, screenwriter Jonathan Goldstein.[7]
| n° | Book Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl's Closet | 2007 |
| 2 | The Ten Best Days of My Life | 2008 |
| 3 | 29 | 2010 |
| 4 | Pinch Me | 2011 |