Rona Jaffe was an American author who wrote novels, short stories, and non-fiction works. She is best known for her novel The Best of Everything, which was adapted into a movie in 1959. Jaffe's other works include Mazes and Mirrors, The Last of the Truly Great Whangdoodles, and The Room-Mating Game. Her writing often focused on the lives of young women in New York City, exploring themes of ambition, love, and friendship.