1. STEPHEN KING - I haven't read all of his books, but have read over 50 of them. I usually purchase all his new releases the week they come out unless I know I am getting them for gifts soon after their release. He was my first real introduction to horror and suspense and in my opinion, he is still the best.
2. DEAN KOONTZ - I'll admit I haven't read a lot of his stuff lately, but years ago, I used to devour everything of his which I could get my hands on. I still plan on reading a lot of his releases and he is also one of my favorites.
3. CHARLAINE HARRIS - I have read 22 of her books and love her Midnight Texas series as well as her Harper Connolly series. I have also read most of her Sookie Stackhouse books but still need to finish the last 2. Boy am I glad that series ended.
4. MARYJANICE DAVIDSON - Although somewhat reluctant to admit it, I still follow the Betsy the Vampire Queen series. I think they keep getting more worse as they continue, but I still snag them from the library when I can.
5. Kelley Armstrong - I love Kelley Armstrong and have completed the Women of the Underworld series. I love her writing, her characters and her world building. I am really loving her new Cainsville series and can't wait to get my hands on Deception
6. LAURELL K. HAMILTON - She started my love of urban fantasy and while I think the Anita Blake books have gotten "out there" and that there are way too many of them, I haven't completely ruled out reading more of them.
7. YASMINE GALENORN - Another great urban fantasy pick.
8. PATRICIA BRIGGS - Mercy Thompson - need I say more?
9. KIM HARRISON - I definitely see a trend forming here. As much as I'll miss Ivy, Jenks and Rachel, I am also looking forward to seeing what her new series has to offer.
10. LUCY DILLON - While there are some authors I have read more from, I have to mention Lucy Dillon. I love her contemporary fiction books so much. She has such great characters and she weaves a wonderful love of dogs and their healing powers, into all of her books. I can't recommend her enough. I have managed to read all of her books except her last one.
Who made your list? Do we have any in common? Leave me a comment so I can check yours out!
Stephen King made my list as an honorable mention. I thought I had read more of his, but I'm only at 10. I probably have at least 5 SK books sitting in my bookshelves waiting to be read!
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I love most of his stuff. The Shining is my all time favorite.
DeleteMaryJanice Davidson and Laurell K. Hamilton are definitely authors I want to try! I've had my eye on their books for awhile, but I keep passing on them for new and shiny! :P
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely hard to pass up new and shiny huh? That's probably one reason I have so many unfinished series on my shelves.
DeleteI need read a Stephan King book one day. ONE DAY. I've heard his books are absolutely gargantuan, though, so I'm still building the courage. xD
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Some might be huge but once you get into them, you kind of forget about the size. I think one of his best is The Shining and it is medium size so it might be a good place to start.
DeleteI must read Salem's Lot by Stephen King soon; it's been on my TBR list for a very long time.
ReplyDeleteI re-read Salem's Lot a few years ago. It is really good but The Shining is my favorite.
DeleteI've read lots of Stephen King, Kelley Armstrong, Patricia Briggs and Charlaine Harris over the years!
ReplyDeleteAll great authors!
DeleteYou've got some good authors on your list, Barb. I've read at least one book from most of them except Stephen King. I don't like horror at all.
ReplyDeleteHorror isn't for everyone. That's why reading is so great - there is something for all tastes.
DeleteI don't think I've read any of these! Except bits of a few Stephen King books - enough to know he's not for me. Patricia Briggs and Kim Harrison are both on my "try it someday" list, though. :-)
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