Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by bloggers at The Broke and the Bookish. This week I picked my top ten all-time favourite authors! (Oh how do I choose?)
1. Jackie French
Probably an obvious pick for me, but Jackie French's novels will always be close to my heart - plus, she's lovely in person too.
Probably an obvious pick for me, but Jackie French's novels will always be close to my heart - plus, she's lovely in person too.
2. Jessica L. Brooks
I met Jessica through Goodreads a couple of years ago and she is honestly one of the absolute nicest authors I know! I love her magical-realism 'Flora' series and 'Cozenage' dystopian series which are both still going.
I met Jessica through Goodreads a couple of years ago and she is honestly one of the absolute nicest authors I know! I love her magical-realism 'Flora' series and 'Cozenage' dystopian series which are both still going.
3. Rachael Craw
I am so glad to have come across Rachael Craw's book Spark last year! It's quickly become one of my favourites, and she as an author definitely has a spark of her own.
I am so glad to have come across Rachael Craw's book Spark last year! It's quickly become one of my favourites, and she as an author definitely has a spark of her own.
4. Ginger Scott
Ginger Scott is one of the best contemporary writer's I've read books from - she gets it so right, and all her stories are so realistic.
5. Kate Forsyth
I have LOVED both of Kate Forsyth's novels that I've read, and can't wait to see what she writes next.
6. Lara Morgan
The Rosie Black Chronicles was my first proper foray into the realm of YA, and it's still the most memorable YA sci-fi series I've read.
7. Megan Abbott
Megan Abbott's novels always have that thrilling allure, with an atmospheric writing style that can't help but draw you in to her fascinating plotlines. I really hope she has another release this year!
8. Rebecca James
Rebecca James has consistently impressed me with her psychological thriller's - they always have that 'unputdownable' quality.
9. Jane Austen
Because the classics need to be appreciated too - and I honestly love Austen's subtle wit and satire in her novels. I really need to find the time to read more of her work!
10. Charlotte Bronte
I absolutely adore Jane Eyre, so Charlotte Bronte had to make this list!
I absolutely adore Jane Eyre, so Charlotte Bronte had to make this list!
What are some of your all-time favourite authors? Is it hard to trim it down to just ten?
Wow, intriguing choices and I have to admit that I only heard of the classic authors so I need to do some research as some of those books look quite interesting indeed!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT - Thea @ Gizzimomo's Book Shelf
Thanks Thea - A lot of the ones I picked are Australian authors who might not be as well known elsewhere, but they're definitely worth checking out :)
DeleteWow. Top TEN favourite authors?! I admire the courage you took to write this post up, because gosh that sounds hard ;) I adore Jane Austen's books, *internally squeals* and I'm so happy to see she made it onto here. I've been hearing so much about Spark, so I should really move it up my TBR pile. Lovely list <3
ReplyDelete~Nirvana @ Quenching the Quill
Haha I know what you mean - it was hard to cut it down, but I tried to stick to the brief :) Austen will always be timeless, her books are so good!
DeleteOh for shame, I haven't ever read any of these authors *hides* guess I have some new books to check out then ;)
ReplyDelete- Wattle @ Whimsical Nature
That's alright Wattle - it's always good to discover something new :) Hope you get to reading some books from these authors one day!
DeleteNow just HOW ON EARTH did I guess that Jackie French would be on this list??? HOW? I'm happy to see some familiar faces on here :) Yay for Aussie authors!!! :D
ReplyDeleteHmmm well you either must be psychic, or I'm *that* predictable ;) There's no way I could leave them out! Aussie authors FTW.
DeleteGreat list. Okay, I am JUST NOW reading Jane Eyre for the first time! Crazy, right?? I just started it yesterday, but man I love it already. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cynthia :) Glad to hear you're loving Jane Eyre!
DeleteI've wanted to read A Waltz for Matilda for such a long time! And Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte would definitely make my list. Jane Eyre has a special place in my heart. Great list! Thanks for the follow!
ReplyDeleteAlly @ The Scribbling Sprite
You should definitely try it Ally - it has a fantastic storyline and such well-developed characters, representing Australia so well. You're welcome for the follow, thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteI knew Jackie French and Rachael Craw would be on this list. xD AND I LOVE THEM BOTH TOO. I want to read some of Jackie French's new books now!! ^-^ It's been forever. I think A Rose for the ANZAC Boys is my favourite. Also Nanberry, but that one made me so mad. *growls*
ReplyDeleteOf course! Glad you are also a fan Cait :) I always go back to Jackie French's books every once in a while, they bring back good memories from my childhood.
DeleteI'm familiar with a lot of these names, but unfortunately I have never read from any of them. D: Spark has been on my TBR for *ages* and now you're making me feel bad for not having read it yet. ;) Definitely adding Ginger Scott's books to my TBR--realistic contemporary fiction is definitely my thing. ^_^
ReplyDeleteSpark is awesome! I had it on my TBR for a while and am SO glad that I finally picked it up, hope you love it too! Ginger Scott is definitely a must-read for contemporaries, and she's got a good selection to choose from :)
DeleteObviously I fail at life because I haven't read books by any of these authors. *facepalms* But I'm definitely going to fix that ASAP. Thanks so much for sharing Eugenia and, as always, fabulous choices! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Zoe! Don't worry, I've looked at some other TTT posts and haven't read books from those authors either - though the good thing is, now I have some other potential gems to add to the TBR :)
DeleteI haven't read any Jackie French novels surprisingly. I love chatting with Rachael Craw online, she's such a lovely author, definitely has a spark! REBECCA JAMES I LOVE HER SO MUCH, DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVOURITES.
ReplyDeleteRachael Craw is so nice, it's great to find authors to chat to. Rebecca James will always be amazing, I hope she has another release coming this year!
DeleteOooh wonderful picks! I only know Rachael as an author and have to definitely agree, she's the loveliest person in the whole world. I love the way she interacts with her readers <3 I must read a Rebecca James book pronto! So many books, so little time eep!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy! It's always fantastic when authors make the effort to interact with their readers. I hope you get to reading something by Rebecca James soon, she writes great psychological thrillers.
DeleteWould you smite me if I say these authors are people I have never heard of or read from? I AM SO SORRY. I AM A DISGRACE TO THE LITERARY COMMUNITY. But seriously, thank you for highlighting awesome underrated authors, because they need the exposure for ignorant lambs like me. Will check them out on Goodreads, definitely!
ReplyDeleteFaye at The Social Potato
I guess every reader has their own unique experiences and is exposed to different authors, so it's totally understandable that we don't know them all! Thanks for stopping by Faye, giving underrated authors the recognition they deserve is definitely something I'm glad I've done my little bit for :)
Delete