Authors
Live celebrity rankings from the PopQuest relevance engine.
Last updated 2 Jun 2026, 16:52
See which authors are gaining attention through new books, adaptations, interviews, prizes and wider cultural conversation. The page updates as the leaderboard changes, with George R. R. Martin currently setting the pace.
George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin's recent lawsuit against OpenAI has sparked renewed interest in both his literary contributions and the ongoing wait for "winds of winter
Stephen King
Stephen King unveils a new book revealing the eerie origins behind his most chilling drafts
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood openly criticized the 1990s adaptation of the handmaid's tale
Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover’s Film Reminders of Him Targets Three Major Box Office Milestones in Its Latest Earnings Push.
Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell warns that pursuing a stem degree at harvard risks ending up near the bottom and dropping out
Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari shared a striking insight on the complexity of living a meaningful life
Paulo Coelho
Dan Brown
A kerala artist’s kathakali play directly challenges Dan Brown’s da vinci code narrative
John Grisham
James Patterson
James Patterson Recently Awarded $15,000 to a Debut Author for Their Standout Novel, Reigniting Conversations About His Role in Promoting New Literary ….
Suzanne Collins
Veronica Roth
Veronica Roth releases a new novel insisting it’s not to be labeled romantasy
Rainbow Rowell
Rainbow Rowell's new book cherry baby explores a unique second-chance love story
Rick Riordan
Sarah J Maas
R F Kuang
Nora Roberts
Jeff Kinney
Gillian Flynn
John Green
John Green has been announced as the keynote speaker for rice university's upcoming graduation ceremony
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami unveils 'the tale of kaho,' spotlighting a female lead in his upcoming novel
Isabel Allende
Danielle Steel
Book riot highlights the unstoppable story behind Danielle Steel in their latest feature
R.L. Stine
Emily Henry
Emily Henry recently followed dónal finn on instagram after he expressed interest in playing a character from her novel
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Salman Rushdie
David Walliams
Giovanna Fletcher
J K Rowling
Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman's narratives are sparking renewed interest as adaptations of "american gods" and "coraline" resonate with a new generation of fans
Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney's recent participation in the bds panel in dublin has reignited conversations about her impactful views on literature and society
Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel a pale view of hills is adapted into a two-part drama set against hiroshima’s aftermath
Hilary Mantel
Hilary Mantel's masterful storytelling, particularly in her acclaimed thomas cromwell trilogy, has reignited discussions about her impact on contemporary literature and historical narrative
Lee Child
Lee Child refuses to name villains after aston villa players but admits to using milosevic in his work
Jojo Moyes
Jacqueline Wilson
Andy McNab
David Nicholls
David Nicholls is enjoying a revival, with recent adaptations of his novels sparking renewed enthusiasm for his insightful explorations of love and life
Ian Rankin
Val McDermid
Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz reveals he relies on AI tools for writing but compares it to cheating on a school exam
E.L. James
E.L. James is drawing renewed attention as fans explore her impact on romance literature and the ongoing conversations about modern relationships sparked by her "fifty shades" series
Julia Donaldson
Philip Pullman
Fans are rediscovering Philip Pullman's "his dark materials" as the buzz around new adaptations rekindles enthusiasm for his intricate storytelling and imaginative worlds
Ken Follett
Netflix and tf1 are collaborating on a wwii drama series based on Ken Follett’s novel ‘jackdaws,’ featuring laetitia casta
Paula Hawkins
Malorie Blackman
Malorie Blackman’s noughts and crosses show is set for a southampton performance
Zadie Smith
Holly Jackson
Alice Oseman
Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper Series Lands a 40th International Rights Deal with Hachette.
J.R.R. Tolkien
DeceasedC.S. Lewis
DeceasedC.S. Lewis’s latest shared quote sparks reflection on unfulfilled worldly desires and deeper yearnings
Roald Dahl
DeceasedRoald Dahl's the bfg is currently staged at singapore’s esplanade theatre with new netflix adaptations due in 2026
Beatrix Potter
DeceasedEnid Blyton
DeceasedEnid Blyton reportedly would have hated the magic faraway tree despite its current acclaim
Terry Pratchett
DeceasedMichael Crichton
DeceasedMichael Crichton's input inspired part of an ea game developed by ex-doom creator american McGee
George Orwell
DeceasedAgatha Christie
DeceasedAgatha Christie's devon holiday home featured on BBC is now open for UK vacation rentals
Arthur Conan Doyle
DeceasedSrijit Mukherji Is Directing a New Film About Arthur Conan Doyle’s Life.
Ian Fleming
DeceasedJackie Collins
DeceasedCnn sets june 27 debut for tribeca documentary exploring Jackie Collins' life and work
Jilly Cooper
DeceasedThe passing of dame Jilly Cooper has deeply affected cast members of the show rivals
