Christopher Beha


Christopher Beha is an American writer. He was the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Magazine from October 2019 to October 2023. His third novel, The Index of Self-Destructive Acts, was long-listed for the 2020 National Book Award in Fiction.

Early life and education

Beha attended The New School’s Creative Writing Program in New York City and graduated in 2006.

Career

Beha was the editor of Harper’s Magazine from October 2019 to October 2023. He left the magazine in November 2021 for a six-month book leave.

Personal life

Beha is a Catholic.

Works