Richard C. Morais books

Richard C. Morais is a novelist and former Forbes bureau chief known for literary fiction including The Hundred-Foot Journey, which was adapted into a major film starring Helen Mirren.
Author · Literary Fiction · Cultural Fiction

Standalone Novels

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The Hundred-Foot Journey 2008 Buy
Buddhaland Brooklyn 2012 Buy
The Man with No Borders 2019 Buy

Richard C. Morais spent years as a journalist before turning to fiction. He worked as the Forbes magazine bureau chief in London and later as editor of Forbes Global. His first novel, The Hundred-Foot Journey (2008), drew on his knowledge of European culture to tell the story of a young Indian chef navigating the world of French haute cuisine.

The book was adapted into a well-received 2014 film starring Helen Mirren. Morais followed it with Buddhaland Brooklyn (2012), about a Japanese Buddhist monk relocated to New York, and The Man with No Borders (2019). His novels share a common interest in what happens when people from different cultures are thrown together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard C. Morais written?

Richard C. Morais has written three books in one series.

What was Richard C. Morais's first book?

Richard C. Morais’s first book is The Hundred-Foot Journey, published in 2008.

Was The Hundred-Foot Journey made into a movie?

Yes, The Hundred-Foot Journey was adapted into a 2014 film produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey, directed by Lasse Hallstrom, and starring Helen Mirren. The story follows an Indian family who opens a restaurant in a French village.

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