There are some authors who are just as amazing as their books. Everyone should own at least one book from them. Check out the list below. Do you own one of their books?
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5 John Green: Writer and Leader of Nerdfighteria
John Green is the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, and Paper Towns. He is also the co-author, with David Levithan, of Will Grayson, Will Grayson. He was 2006 recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award, a 2009 Edgar Award winner, and has twice been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. John Green’s writing has a unique vibe that attracts and connects with readers from all walks of life. He simply writes amazing, realistic books about teenage life.
4 Holly Black: Creator of Amazing Worlds
Holly Black is the bestselling author of contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children. Holly has also been a frequent contributor to anthologies, and has co-edited three of them: Geektastic (with Cecil Castellucci, 2009), Zombies vs. Unicorns (with Justine Larbalestier, 2010), and Bordertown (with Ellen Kushner, 2011). Her first collection of short fiction, Poison Eaters and Other Stories, came out in 2010 from Small Beer Press. Holly’s world building is amazing. When you open her books you are immersed in a world as vivid as the one we live in. Her books are diverse and offer something for everyone.
3 Neil Gaiman: Master of the Word to Page
Neil Gaiman writes books for readers of all ages, including the following collections and picture books for young readers: M is for Magic (2007); Interworld (2007), co-authored with Michael Reaves; The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish (1997); The Wolves in the Walls (2003); the Greenaway-shortlisted Crazy Hair (2009), illustrated by Dave McKean; The Dangerous Alphabet (2008), illustrated by Gris Grimly; Blueberry Girl (2009); and Instructions (2010), illustrated by Charles Vess.
Gaiman’s books are genre works that refuse to remain true to their genres. Gothic horror was out of fashion in the early 1990s when Gaiman started work on Coraline (2002). Originally considered too frightening for children, Coraline went on to win the British Science Fiction Award, the Hugo, the Nebula, the Bram Stoker, and the American Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla award. Odd and the Frost Giants, originally written for 2009’s World Book Day, has gone on to receive worldwide critical acclaim.
2 J.K. Rowling: A Wizard in Her Own Right
Most of us on this site have read and enjoyed the world J.K. Rowling created. The boy wizard was a part of our youth and we grew up with Harry in a way that isn’t typical of most characters. It’s kind of hard to imagine that there are children out there who have yet to experience the Wizarding world. Give the gift of Harry Potter to someone who needs a little magic. Your friend always remember the person who gave him or her that book.
1 Rick Riordan: Ruler of the Gods and the NYT Bestseller List
Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, The Kane Chronicles, and The Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults. His books have something for everyone on your holiday gift giving list.