Peter Hessler is an American journalist and author. He is best known for his books about China, including River Town, Oracle Bones, and Country Driving. He has also written for The New Yorker, National Geographic, and The New York Times Magazine. Hessler has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Kiriyama Prize, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and the National Magazine Award. He is currently a staff writer for The New Yorker and lives in Beijing. Hessler has been praised for his ability to capture the complexities of Chinese culture and his deep understanding of the country.