Who are the popular authors in 2023 fiction?

Leigh Bardugo was a popular author in 2019. Her works like 'Ninth House' were well - received. Erin Morgenstern also gained popularity with 'The Starless Sea'. Samantha Shannon was another, known for 'The Priory of the Orange Tree'.

Popular authors in crime fiction include Gillian Flynn. Her book 'Gone Girl' was a huge hit, with its twisty plot and complex characters. Also, Henning Mankell is renowned for his Kurt Wallander series, which delves deep into the darker aspects of crime and human nature.

Sally Rooney was a popular author in 2018 literary fiction with her work 'Normal People'. Her writing style, which focuses on the nuances of modern relationships, attracted a lot of readers.

There are several well - known authors in this genre. One is Octavia Butler. Although her works cover a wide range of themes, some of her stories touch on aspects of power dynamics that can be related to femdom. Another author could be Angela Carter, whose works often play with gender roles and power relations in unique ways.

Dan Brown is quite popular in airport fiction. His books like 'The Da Vinci Code' are full of mystery and intrigue. Another is John Grisham. His legal thrillers are easy to get into and very engaging.

Stephen King is also highly popular. His works often blend horror, suspense, and elements of the supernatural. Books like 'It' and 'The Shining' have become classics in the horror fiction genre.

Isaac Asimov is a very popular science fiction author. He wrote many books, like the 'Foundation' series, which are known for their grand ideas about galactic civilizations. Arthur C. Clarke is another well - known one. He wrote '2001: A Space Odyssey' among other works. And Ray Bradbury, who wrote 'Fahrenheit 451', is also a popular science fiction author.

One popular author in the realm of spicy fiction could be Dan Brown. His books often have a lot of intrigue and excitement, which can be considered 'spicy'.

One popular author in fireside fiction could be Louisa May Alcott. Her works like 'Little Women' have that warm, family - centered feel that fits the fireside fiction genre well. Another is Mark Twain, whose stories are full of adventure and humor, making them great for fireside reading.

In 2021, Becky Chambers was among the popular science fiction authors. Her stories are known for their focus on characters and relationships in science - fictional settings. Also, Alastair Reynolds has a following with his grand - scale science - fiction novels.