18 Jun 2015

My Ten Most Read Authors

I mentioned in my post the other day about authors I want to read more of, that I’d be doing this post. I’m talking about my most read authors today. In fact, I’m updating you on my most read authors. I did a post on this last July, and I thought today would be a good time to redo it.

I’m doing it a little differently this year. I’m only focusing on my top 10 most read authors, rather than listing all of them. Some of these haven’t really changed, but others have…let’s move on anyway.

Firstly, drawn for number 10/9 are Rick Riordan and Maggie Stiefvater with seven books. I’m sure most of you understand their amazingness. My favourite Riordan so far is Son of Neptune, and my favourite Stiefvater is The Dream Thieves. I haven’t finished either series so no spoilers please!



Next, we have James Patterson with eight books. As I mentioned in the last post, I’m not a fan of James Patterson anymore. In fact, I really dislike him so he’s never going to go up on this list.

With nine books each we have Maureen Johnson and Cassandra Clare. Like Patterson, I’m no longer a fan of Cassandra Clare but I absolutely adore everything that Maureen Johnson touches. I’m working on reading every single one of her books. I think my favourite MJ is The Madness Underneath because FEELS.

With ten books, there’s two of my favourite childhood authors—Jacqueline Wilson and J.K Rowling. I loved HP obviously, but I couldn’t pick a favourite between Prisoner of Azkaban and Deathly Hallows. I can’t even remember my favourite Jacqueline Wilson.

Now onto the top three! With eleven books there is the wonderful Richelle Mead. I’m not sure if I could pick a favourite because I loved the entire Vampire Academy series. I’m also very very excited for Soundless.

Number two…why, it’s Agatha Christie of course! I’ve read 12 Christie’s so far and the only reason I haven’t read more is because I’m scared of a world where I have no new Christie to experience.


My number one should surprise no one. It’s Lemony Snicket! Snicket is kind of my bae and he will always hold this incredibly special place in my heart that no writer will ever replace. I’ve read 15 of his books and I will read anything he puts out under this name.




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Same for James Patterson and Cassandra Clare. I used to read their writing but now I don't, especially James Patterson. I read the Maximum Ride series and I originally liked it but the quality and storyline started declining and he started having cowriters. His other series didn't appeal to me. As for Cassandra Clare I'm just not a fan of her writing.
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Exactly, and I think you could tell that he didn't really want to write the series anymore or didn't know where to go with it because it started getting silly. Fair enough with Cassandra Clare—I just fell out of love with her series.
I really want to agree with the Maggie Steifvater. She's an amazing author but I really feel like she hasn't written anything recently and hasn't written enough for me to call her my most read author. Loved the Raven Cycle and want to read The Scorpio Races! Love this post :D I would actually add Jennifer L Armentrout to my list :D
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She's actually written quite a lot. She has the first three books of The Raven Cycle, The Scorpio Races, two books about faeries called Ballad and Lament and her Shiver trilogy. Her books do take a little longer to come out than others though.
Yup yup, definitely Richelle Mead, JK Rowling are on my list as well!
1 reply · active 510 weeks ago
How could that not?
I have read tons of Maggie Stiefvater too! She's one of my favorites. I love her Wolves of Mercy Falls series. :)
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
1 reply · active 510 weeks ago
She's such an interesting writer!
...I need to read Vampire Academy... Why are there so many books to read and not enough time/money for them? :'(
1 reply · active 512 weeks ago
You're getting that month off, remember? (I really hope this was you I was discussing this with, otherwise...awkward)
Maggie Stiefvater! J.K. Rowling! ♥ So many wonderful names on this list. I've actually never read any Maureen Johnson before, but I'm super eager to eventually pick up The Name of the Star. It sounds right up my alley!

Great post, Ely!
1 reply · active 512 weeks ago
You will love Maureen Johnson...I think. She's such a fun writer and her books just give me so many feels.

Thanks Rach <3
You definitely have to finished Heroes of Olympus series since it's awesome xD Same with Cassie Clare! I used to love The Infernal Devices but it seems boring to me now. Anyway, I probably should read Maggie Stiefvater's books since many people seems to love it :D
1 reply · active 510 weeks ago
I really want to, I just haven't had time yet! Definitely give Maggie a go, her books are super interesting.

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