recent books and authors 2023

One popular author in recent science fiction is Andy Weir. He wrote 'The Martian', which was later made into a successful movie. Another is Becky Chambers. Her works, like 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet', are known for their focus on character relationships in science - fiction settings. Also, N. K. Jemisin has made a name for herself with her unique and often politically - charged science - fiction stories.

Brandon Sanderson is quite popular. His works like the 'Mistborn' series are known for their complex magic systems. NK Jemisin has also been very popular with her recent works like 'The City We Became'. Another is Madeline Miller with 'Circe' which is a brilliant retelling of Greek mythology in the fantasy genre.

Well, there are quite a few. One is Neil Gaiman. While not strictly a horror - only author, his works often have strong horror elements, like in 'American Gods'. Then there's Clive Barker. His novels are filled with grotesque and terrifying imagery. 'The Hellbound Heart' is a great example of his work. And Anne Rice, who is famous for her vampire - related horror novels, such as 'Interview with the Vampire'. Her works have not only scared readers but also influenced the whole vampire genre in horror literature.

Stephen King is a very well - known recent author in the horror genre. His works like 'It' and 'The Shining' have been extremely popular. Another is Gillian Flynn, though she is known for more psychological thrillers which also have horror elements. Also, Paul Tremblay has been making a name for himself recently with books like 'A Head Full of Ghosts' which is both terrifying and thought - provoking.

Sarah J. Maas is the author of 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series. Holly Black wrote 'The Folk of the Air' series. V. E. Schwab is the author of 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'.

One recent good fiction book is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. It tells a captivating story of a girl growing up alone in the marshes. Another is 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig, which explores different life choices through a magical library concept. Also, 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney is great as it delves into the complex relationship between two young people.

Gillian Flynn is also famous for her crime novels. Her writing is known for its dark and twisted nature. 'Gone Girl' is one of her most popular works, which has a very unexpected plot with lots of twists and turns that shocked many readers.

In 'Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity', the author is Kami Garcia. She does an excellent job of exploring the relationship between the Joker and Harley Quinn. Her writing is detailed, and she manages to bring out the complex emotions and power dynamics between these two iconic characters.

Ta - Nehisi Coates is an author who made a strong debut with 'Between the World and Me'. Written as a letter to his son, it delved deep into the African - American experience, racism, and the search for identity. It was a poignant and important debut that added to the national conversation on race in the United States.

Emily Henry is quite well - known for her recent romantic novels like 'Beach Read' and 'People We Meet on Vacation'. Casey McQuiston is also famous for 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. Sally Thorne has made a name for herself with 'The Hating Game' and 'Second First Impressions'.