Annie Zaleski is a Cleveland-based writer and editor. Her work has appeared in dozens of publications, including NPR Music, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Salon, Billboard, Classic Pop, and Vulture. She's the author of multiple books, including a volume on Duran Duran's Rio in the prestigious 33 1/3 book series; Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs, a comprehensive look at the superstar's catalog; illustrated biographies of Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, and Pink; and a book on the best Christmas songs ever. Zaleski also contributed liner notes to the 2016 reissue of R.E.M.'s Out of Time.