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Last updated 2 Jun 2026, 18:10

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.

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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

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Stephen King

Stephen King unveils a new book revealing the eerie origins behind his most chilling drafts

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Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood openly criticized the 1990s adaptation of the handmaid's tale

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Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover’s Film Reminders of Him Targets Three Major Box Office Milestones in Its Latest Earnings Push.

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Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell warns that pursuing a stem degree at harvard risks ending up near the bottom and dropping out

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Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari shared a striking insight on the complexity of living a meaningful life

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Paulo Coelho

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Dan Brown

A kerala artist’s kathakali play directly challenges Dan Brown’s da vinci code narrative

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John Grisham

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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 ….

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Suzanne Collins

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Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth releases a new novel insisting it’s not to be labeled romantasy

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Rainbow Rowell

Rainbow Rowell's new book cherry baby explores a unique second-chance love story

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Rick Riordan

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Sarah J Maas

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R F Kuang

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Nora Roberts

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Jeff Kinney

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Gillian Flynn

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John Green

John Green has been announced as the keynote speaker for rice university's upcoming graduation ceremony

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Haruki Murakami

Haruki Murakami unveils 'the tale of kaho,' spotlighting a female lead in his upcoming novel

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Isabel Allende

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Danielle Steel

Book riot highlights the unstoppable story behind Danielle Steel in their latest feature

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R.L. Stine

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Emily Henry

Emily Henry recently followed dónal finn on instagram after he expressed interest in playing a character from her novel

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Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Salman Rushdie

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David Walliams

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Giovanna Fletcher

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J K Rowling

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Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman's narratives are sparking renewed interest as adaptations of "american gods" and "coraline" resonate with a new generation of fans

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Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney's recent participation in the bds panel in dublin has reignited conversations about her impactful views on literature and society

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Kazuo Ishiguro

Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel a pale view of hills is adapted into a two-part drama set against hiroshima’s aftermath

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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

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Lee Child

Lee Child refuses to name villains after aston villa players but admits to using milosevic in his work

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Jojo Moyes

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Jacqueline Wilson

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Andy McNab

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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

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Ian Rankin

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Val McDermid

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Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz reveals he relies on AI tools for writing but compares it to cheating on a school exam

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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

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Julia Donaldson

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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

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Ken Follett

Netflix and tf1 are collaborating on a wwii drama series based on Ken Follett’s novel ‘jackdaws,’ featuring laetitia casta

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Paula Hawkins

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Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman’s noughts and crosses show is set for a southampton performance

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Zadie Smith

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Holly Jackson

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Alice Oseman

Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper Series Lands a 40th International Rights Deal with Hachette.

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J.R.R. Tolkien

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C.S. Lewis

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C.S. Lewis’s latest shared quote sparks reflection on unfulfilled worldly desires and deeper yearnings

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Roald Dahl

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Roald Dahl's the bfg is currently staged at singapore’s esplanade theatre with new netflix adaptations due in 2026

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Beatrix Potter

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Enid Blyton

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Enid Blyton reportedly would have hated the magic faraway tree despite its current acclaim

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Terry Pratchett

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Michael Crichton

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Michael Crichton's input inspired part of an ea game developed by ex-doom creator american McGee

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George Orwell

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Agatha Christie

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Agatha Christie's devon holiday home featured on BBC is now open for UK vacation rentals

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Arthur Conan Doyle

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Srijit Mukherji Is Directing a New Film About Arthur Conan Doyle’s Life.

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Ian Fleming

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Jackie Collins

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Cnn sets june 27 debut for tribeca documentary exploring Jackie Collins' life and work

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Jilly Cooper

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The passing of dame Jilly Cooper has deeply affected cast members of the show rivals

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