Are you looking for new books to read? Are you out of ideas on what to read next? With so many books out there, it can be overwhelming to choose one. You don’t have to look any further. Here are 9 authors with some amazing reading recommendations for you.
First on the list is the award-winning author Mariko Tamaki. She recommends Marian Keyes’ The Break. According to Mariko, the book is “relatable, funny and just such an amazing insight into the human experience. It’s never been more relevant”.
If you’re looking for something more lighthearted, award-winning graphic novelist Marjorie Liu suggests Evelyn Skye’s The Crown’s Game. It’s a young adult fantasy novel set in Imperial Russia about two enchanters vying for the Imperial position.
Jacqueline Woodson, another award-winning author, recommends The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera. It’s an old book but it’s a timeless classic. According to Jacqueline, The Whale Rider is “a powerful, heart-wrenching story of a young girl’s struggle to fit into her Maori community and her dream of becoming the leader of her people”.
For a different kind of fiction, award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor recommends Sunwalkers by Peter Kirwan. It explores themes of colonization, power and oppression in a post-apocalyptic, alternate-reality Africa.
The New York Times’ best-selling author Blake Crouch suggests C.J. Tudor’s The Chalk Man. According to Blake, it’s “a supernatural, creepy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end”.
If you’re looking for something more contemporary, bestselling author Beth Revis recommends Idra Novey’s Those Who Knew. It’s a suspenseful story set on an unnamed island that revolves around the themes of ethics, sexual misconduct, and power.
Historical fiction fans should check out Benjamin Johncock’s The Last Pilot. Award-winning author Roxane Gay says that this book is a “unique and captivating look at the air-race era through the lens of a wonderfully flawed and complex protagonist”.
For something from the science fiction genre, Rick Riordan recommends John Scalzi’s Redshirts. According to Rick, Redshirts is “an incredibly clever take on classic science fiction tropes, with plenty of humor and a truly unique ending”.
Last but not least, bestselling author David Baldacci suggests Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. The novel follows a theater troupe in the aftermath of a devastating plague that wipes out most of the world’s population. According to David, Station Eleven is a “richly told story of redemption and memory, a story that will stay with you long after you’ve put it down”.
So, if you’re looking for your next book, we recommend you check out one of the above titles. With these reading recommendations from 9 award-winning and bestselling authors, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy.
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