Who's Your Favorite Author?

This forum is for discussion about authors. You can discuss specific authors, types of authors, groups of authors, or any other topics related to authors.

Related Special Forums: Author Articles | Author Interviews

If you are an author or writer looking to discuss writing and author-related issues, please use our writing forums instead.
Post Reply
viking308
Posts: 11
Joined: 12 Apr 2012, 19:49
Bookshelf Size: 0

Re: Who's Your Favorite Author?

Post by viking308 »

Some may find his writing a bit simplistic, but when I really want to read something and I can't face another chance at reading something crappy or that won't engage me, I return to John Steinbeck. I also really like Robert M. Pirsig though he has only written two books (is he still alive?)
User avatar
Redlegs
Previous Member of the Month
Posts: 2144
Joined: 12 Jan 2012, 05:08
Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings
Bookshelf Size: 300
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-redlegs.html

Post by Redlegs »

viking308 wrote:Some may find his writing a bit simplistic, but when I really want to read something and I can't face another chance at reading something crappy or that won't engage me, I return to John Steinbeck. I also really like Robert M. Pirsig though he has only written two books (is he still alive?)
It's a fair while since I have read any Steinbeck, but I think his power is in his simplicity. I will get back to him again one day, for sure.
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald
viking308
Posts: 11
Joined: 12 Apr 2012, 19:49
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by viking308 »

I have found when my reading is getting to be a chore, like when you read too much non-fiction and such, if I get into a funny piece of fiction you feel like reading again. I recommend "Cannery Row" if you haven't read it, it can be a scream at times.
User avatar
Redlegs
Previous Member of the Month
Posts: 2144
Joined: 12 Jan 2012, 05:08
Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings
Bookshelf Size: 300
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-redlegs.html

Post by Redlegs »

viking308 wrote:I have found when my reading is getting to be a chore, like when you read too much non-fiction and such, if I get into a funny piece of fiction you feel like reading again. I recommend "Cannery Row" if you haven't read it, it can be a scream at times.
I have read Cannery Row a very long time ago - I'm sure I would enjoy it again.
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald
rachel5
Posts: 251
Joined: 18 Feb 2013, 17:29
Favorite Author: C.S Lewis
Favorite Book: Narnia and Redwall
Currently Reading: Aesop
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by rachel5 »

C.S Lewis
Brian Jacques
Donita K. Paul
A book is a movie that plays in your mind while you read the words in it
User avatar
read4fun
Posts: 7
Joined: 20 Feb 2013, 00:54
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by read4fun »

Agatha Christie is the greatest mystery author while Robert Jordan and George R.R. Martin compete for the fantasy title.
kasiviswanath
Posts: 18
Joined: 20 Feb 2013, 01:37
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by kasiviswanath »

my favourite author is "RK Narayanan" he written many funny books
another one is Leotolstay.
vijaykumarA
Posts: 38
Joined: 20 Sep 2012, 08:29
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by vijaykumarA »

My favorite author is John Wyndham and Chris Bohjalian.
User avatar
Mindy50
Posts: 2
Joined: 23 Feb 2013, 07:51
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by Mindy50 »

Hi
I am new here today.

I read so much but currently I am enjoying the books of Jack London. Wow wow wow! I love him. Just read 'Call of the Wild' and just finishing 'White Fang'. I have all his other books downloaded on my Kindle ready to read. At the moment I feel so into wolves and dogs and their behaviour. I am a dog lover but these books simply got into my head so much.

Otherwise I read very widely and I love my Kindle which I had for Christmas.
User avatar
Mota
Posts: 6
Joined: 23 Feb 2013, 22:34
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-mota.html

Post by Mota »

To this day my fav author is kimharrison...she mixes fantasy, horror, romance all togeather not to mention the different fictional monsters such as werewolves, vampires and witches...i am the first in line when ever she comes out wiht a new book.
User avatar
Mindy50
Posts: 2
Joined: 23 Feb 2013, 07:51
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by Mindy50 »

Hi Mota
That sounds great. It is lovely to find such an author who completely satisfies your need for good stories. I shall look her up as i have never tried that kind of stuff before - about vampires and witches.
User avatar
starlightsjewel
Posts: 6
Joined: 26 Feb 2013, 15:46
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 2
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-starlightsjewel.html

Post by starlightsjewel »

Hands Down Patricia Mckillip after that Charles De Lint and Neil Gaiman and I'll stop at three. ^_^
User avatar
EmilyCook9410
Posts: 10
Joined: 06 Mar 2013, 03:20
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-emilycook9410.html

Post by EmilyCook9410 »

Lewis Carrol is a huge favorite of mine. All his poems and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are my all time favorites.
User avatar
MandiKenendy
Posts: 125
Joined: 05 Mar 2013, 13:02
Favorite Book: Too many to list
Currently Reading: Dance with Dragons Part 1
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by MandiKenendy »

I have so many but my all time fav is probably Tanya Huff. I love all her books as they are different and always have a good range of interesting LGB characters where the focus is on their personalities not just their sexuality.
User avatar
jcogan16
Posts: 6
Joined: 07 Mar 2013, 17:41
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-jcogan16.html

Post by jcogan16 »

Jane Austen holds my vote for all time favorite author. Just love her.

If I want a romance though Kresley Cole is my favorite. I have read every one of her books at least twice, most of them more.
Post Reply

Return to “Discuss Authors”