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Agatha Christie

Murder,mystery,detective,storycrime,fiction,thriller

Agatha Christie (1890–1976), widely celebrated as the "Queen of Crime," remains the best-selling n...

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Alice Feeney

Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense

Alice Feeney is a popular British author known for her gripping psychological thriller novels. Befor...

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Anthony Doerr

Historical Fiction

Anthony Doerr is an American novelist and short story writer known for his lyrical prose and vivid s...

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Anthony Horowitz

Mystery/Young Adult

Anthony Horowitz is a British author, screenwriter, and playwright best known for the Alex Rider ser...

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Arthur C. Clarke

Science Fiction

Arthur C. Clarke (1917–2008) was a British science fiction author, inventor, and futurist. He is b...

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Mystery/Crime

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer and physician best known for creating Sherloc...

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C.S. Lewis

Fantasy

C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) was a British writer, scholar, and Christian thinker best known for The Chr...

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David Szalay

Literary Fiction

David Szalay is a uniquely gifted author who often explores themes of modern identity and globalizat...

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Fredrik Backman

Contemporary Fiction, Humor, and Drama

I absolutely love Fredrik Backman's storytelling style. He started out as a blogger and columnist in...

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Freida McFadden

Psychological Thriller, Mystery

Freida McFadden is a bestselling American author known for her fast-paced psychological thriller nov...

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George Orwell

Political Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, and Essays

I think George Orwell is such a powerful figure because his work still feels so incredibly relevant ...

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Gillian Flynn

Mystery/Thriller

Gillian Flynn is an American author, screenwriter, and former television critic known for psychologi...

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Harper Lee

Literary Fiction and Southern Gothic

Harper Lee was born and raised in Monroeville, Alabama, where her childhood experiences and her fath...

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Haruki Murakami

Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Crime Fiction

Haruki Murakami was born in Kyoto and raised in the Kobe area. Before dedicating his life to writing...

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Helen Phillips

Literary Fiction, Fabulist Fiction, and Thriller

Helen Phillips is such a unique voice in modern literature. Born in Colorado, she has built a reputa...

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Hilary Mantel

Historical Fiction

Hilary Mantel (1952–2022) was an acclaimed British novelist celebrated for her historical fiction....

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Isaac Asimov

Science Fiction

Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) was an American author and biochemist widely regarded as one of the great...

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J.D. Salinger

Literary Fiction and Coming-of-age

I think J.D. Salinger is fascinating because he is almost as famous for his reclusive life as he is ...

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J.K. Rowling

Fantasy,drama,young,adult,fiction,crime,fiction

J.K. Rowling (born 1965) is a British author best known for creating the Harry Potter series, which ...

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J.R.R. Tolkien

Fantasy

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was an English writer, philologist, and academic best known for creatin...

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Jane Austen

Social Satire,Romantic Fiction,Literary Realism,Parody

Jane Austen was a renowned English novelist known for her keen observations of society. She wrote c...

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Jay Shetty

Self-Help, Non-Fiction, Spirituality, Psychology

Jay Shetty is a British life coach, author, podcaster, and former monk, known for translating ancien...

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Jennette McCurdy

Dark Humour,Vulnerability and Candor,Cultural Critique

Jennette McCurdy is a New York Times bestselling author, director, and former actress best known for...

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John le Carré

Espionage

John le Carré (1931–2020), born David Cornwell, was a British author renowned for his espionage n...

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Julian Barnes

Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Essays

I think Julian Barnes is one of the most fascinating writers working today because he is so deeply s...

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Ken Follett

Historical Fiction/Thriller

Ken Follett is a Welsh author best known for historical fiction and thrillers. Born in 1949, he firs...

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Kristin Hannah

Historical Fiction

Kristin Hannah is an American author known for emotionally powerful novels about family, resilience,...

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Maggie O'Farrell

Literary Fiction and Historical Fiction

Maggie O'Farrell is one of those writers whose prose is just stunning—she has a real gift for gett...

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Manoj Mukund Naravane

Non-Fiction

Manoj Mukund Naravane is a retired Indian Army officer who served as the 28th Chief of the Army Staf...

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Marjan Kamali

Literary, Fiction, Historical, Fiction

I think Marjan Kamali is such a soulful writer. She was born in Turkey to Iranian parents and spent ...

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Markus Zusak

Historical Fiction

Markus Zusak is an Australian author best known for The Book Thief, a bestselling novel narrated by ...

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Mary Kubica

Psychological, Thriller,Suspense

I’ve been looking into Mary’s background and she’s actually a former high school history teach...

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Megha Majumdar

Literary Fiction and Historical Fiction

Megha Majumdar is a highly acclaimed writer and former editor-in-chief of Catapult Books. She moved ...

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Mehak Jamal

Romance,Drama

Mahek Jamal is an emerging writer known for her expressive and thoughtful storytelling. Her work oft...

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Mel Robbins

Fiction,Self-Help,Psychology

Mel Robbins is an American motivational speaker, author, podcast host, and former criminal defense a...

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Neil Gaiman

Fantasy

Neil Gaiman is an English author known for fantasy, mythology, and graphic novels. Born in 1960, he ...

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Paula Hawkins

Psychological Thriller

Paula Hawkins is a British author best known for her psychological thriller The Girl on the Train. B...

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Philip K. Dick

Science Fiction

Philip K. Dick (1928–1982) was an American science fiction writer known for exploring reality, ide...

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Philippa Gregory

Historical Fiction

Philippa Gregory is a British historical novelist best known for her novels about the Tudor period. ...

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Ray Bradbury

Science Fiction

Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) was an American author celebrated for science fiction, fantasy, and specu...

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Raymond Chandler

Hardboiled Mystery

Raymond Chandler (1888–1959) was an American-British novelist and screenwriter who helped define t...

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Rebecca Yarros

Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary Fiction

Rebecca Yarros is such an interesting author because she actually came from a military family. Her b...

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Richard Osman

Cozy Mystery

Richard Osman is a British television presenter, producer, and bestselling author. Born in 1970, he ...

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Sally Rooney

Literary Fiction and Psychological Fiction

I think Sally Rooney has such a distinct way of capturing exactly how it feels to be a young person ...

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Shirley Jackson

Horror/Mystery

Shirley Jackson (1916–1965) was an American writer celebrated for her contributions to horror and ...

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Stephen King

supernatural,horror,suspense,fantasy,science-fiction,crime,psychological,thrillers

Stephen King is a world-famous American author best known for his mastery of horror, supernatural fi...

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Sudha Murty

Fiction,Chldren,Kids,Social

Sudha Murty is a renowned Indian author, social worker, educationist, and philanthropist, widely adm...

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Tana French

Mystery/Crime

Tana French is an Irish author known for her bestselling crime and mystery novels. Born in 1973, she...

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Terry Pratchett

Fantasy

Sir Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) was an English author best known for the Discworld series, a humor...

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Ursula K. Le Guin

Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an American author renowned for her science fiction and fantasy ...

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William Boyd

Historical Fiction, Spy Fiction, and Screenwriting

I find William Boyd to be a master of the "human condition" in his stories. He was born in Ghana to ...

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