Who are the well - known authors in popular fiction?

J.K. Rowling is one of the most well - known. Her 'Harry Potter' series has been extremely popular all over the world. Another is Stephen King. His horror and thriller novels like 'It' and 'The Shining' have a huge following. Dan Brown is also popular with his books like 'The Da Vinci Code' which combines mystery and historical elements.

Nicholas Sparks is quite well - known in popular paperback fiction. His books, like 'The Notebook', are often published in paperback and are very popular for their romantic and emotional storylines.

One of the well - known authors in popular new fiction is Sally Rooney. Her books often deal with the complex relationships of young people in modern society. Another is Kazuo Ishiguro, who continues to produce new works that are both critically acclaimed and popular.

J.K. Rowling is a very well - known author of popular fiction. She created the Harry Potter series which has a huge global following. Another is Stephen King. His horror and suspense stories are extremely popular.

O. Henry is a well - known author. His short stories often have unexpected endings that leave readers surprised. For instance, in 'The Gift of the Magi', the couple's selfless acts at the end are both heartwarming and unexpected.

Lydia Davis is well - known for her flash fiction. Her works often explore complex ideas in a very concise form. Another is Etgar Keret. His flash fictions are full of humor and unique perspectives. And then there's Raymond Carver. His short, often minimalist stories have influenced the flash fiction genre.

Yasunari Kawabata is a famous Japanese author. His 'Thousand Cranes' and 'Snow Country' are masterpieces that showcase his ability to capture the beauty and melancholy of Japanese culture. Natsuo Kirino is known for her gritty and often dark stories like 'Out'. Ryu Murakami, although not as well - known as Haruki Murakami, has his own unique style as seen in 'Almost Transparent Blue' which gives a raw look at the youth culture in Japan.

J.K. Rowling is a very well - known author of popular literary fiction. Her 'Harry Potter' series has captured the hearts of millions around the world. The books are filled with magic, adventure, and complex characters.

Well, Lee Child is a well - known author in this area. His Jack Reacher series has a huge following. Karin Slaughter is also popular. Her novels often deal with dark and disturbing crime scenarios. And of course, we can't forget Henning Mankell, whose Kurt Wallander series has been widely read and loved in the world of crime fiction.

Bodie Thoene is a well - respected author in Christian historical fiction. Her works such as 'Out of the Depths' are widely read. Tommy Tenney is known for his book 'Hadassah: One Night with the King'. Beverly Lewis is also popular, especially for her books set in Amish historical contexts like 'The Thorn'. These authors have contributed a great deal to the genre with their unique storytelling and exploration of faith within historical settings.