This is my definition of favorite authors: Authors who, when I finish the books, I think about the books for days on end. When I see a book by them at the bookstore, I grab it and plan to buy it without hesitation, hardback or paperback. They are authors that I admire and aspire to match, authors who I would give a limb to meet. I own every one of their books that I see on the shelves, and I never pass up a chance to reread them.
So when I considered putting J.K. Rowling on this list, she didn’t meet the criteria. She has so many other books aside from the Harry Potter books out, but I am not interested in any of them.
I considered putting Suzanne Collins on the list, but really, I didn’t care for Mockingjay. I’m waiting for the books to come out in paperback, no matter how long it takes. If I loved her more, I wouldn’t wait.
So that leaves me with Julie Kagawa and Markus Zusak.
I read The Book Thief when I turned fifteen, and I was just...in...LOVE. I cried, I laughed, I rejoiced, I did everything Zusak tried to induce in the book.
I read The Iron Fey saga back in February of last year and I’ve read all of the books four times since. The characters, the fantastical settings, the magical world, the flawless plot. Everything!
The worlds that these two authors create are exceptional, flowing, and magical. The skill these two possess is phenomenal, and that is all I have to say about it. I love them, and that’s what this post is about. Zusak and Kagawa to write foreverrr!
I can't tell you how many favorite book lists I've seen THE BOOK THIEF on. Needless to say, its on my TBR list now. :)
ReplyDeleteDO IIIT! <3
DeleteI love both your high-bar standards and enthusiasm. X)
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DeleteIf I go by your definition, then I don't have any favourite authors - when I think of the books I adore, the authors have always written something I'm not so keen on. Even Margaret Atwood wrote at least one I couldn't get in to.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Book Thief - has he written anything else?
I'm PIIICKYpicky about authors. (: It takes a while for me to determine who might be a favorite, and then I usually boot them out. The two here are the golden idols! X3
DeleteHe's written I Am the Messenger as well as a trilogy called Underdogs. I highly recommend I Am the Messenger. Underdogs is when he's starting to come into his writing voice.
Thanks Kendra, I'll be searching out I Am the Messenger!
DeleteI have seen The Book Thief pop up on people's lists, but I have never read this book...yet. I guess I'd better add it to my to be read list.
ReplyDelete*Chants* DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!
Deleteall the wonderful author and book suggestions I am getting travelling these blogs i'm going to end up broke, still what a few more right lol thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Books, books everywhere, but not enough money for them!
DeleteThese are both new to me I'll have to check them out. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you like them! (:
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