Who is Chris Jesu Lee

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The August 2026 Hottest Literati is...

Chris Jesu Lee

He is a...

New York-based writer and lawyer, who is currently revising his first novel. He writes regularly on his Substack, Salieri Redemption, and has been published in The Believer, The Cleveland Review of Books, Current Affairs, and The Metropolitan Review.

What's coming this month

Next week, we'll give you all a taste of Chris's influences, tastes, and favorite places.