Famous Authors: Top 20 Greatest Writers of All Time

Every year presents different voices and intriguing literary works. With diverse best-selling authors ready to carry us across genres and time periods into 2024, readers should expect yet another incredible year. This list contains something for everyone from young voices to well-known writers.

List of 20 Current Authors and Their Books in 2024

2024 is an excellent year for readers of several book genres. Colson Whitehead and Erik Larson will publish greatly awaited historical books while Emily Henry and Tana French will alternate in serving romance and suspense readers. The last book written by Charles Duhigg offers tools for personal growth. Let us now explore more the writings of these professional ghostwriters.

1. RuPaul (Memoir):

RuPaul is a drag world star; she is not holding back this year. A mouthwatering book that chronicles his incredible ascent from modest origins to global recognition will be much awaited. RuPaul's legendary humor and candor will help you to see the worlds of drag, TV, and music from the inside with great excitement.

Popular Books

The House of Hidden Meanings (2024) (Memoir)
Guru: RuPaul Wisdom (2018)
Lettin' It All Hang Out (1995)
Workin' It! RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (2010) (Note: This is not a memoir, but another book by RuPaul)

2. Emily Henry (Romance):

Emily Henry's new book is simply must reading for everyone who likes romantic love stories. Henry is well-known for building unique characters and honest feelings in her readers. He will write another amazing story that will make you swoon.

3. Erik Larson (Historical Non-Fiction):

In Erik Larson's much awaited book "The Demon of Unrest," you can almost feel what it was like to live in the turbulent years before the American Civil War. With rich facts and riveting storytelling, eminent historical and most successful writer Larson brings the past to life. "The Demon of Unrest" ought to be a fascinating view of this turning point in American history.

Popular Books

The Demon of Unrest (2024)
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, War, and Private Intelligence in Hitler's Berlin (2011)
Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America (2003)

4. Tana French (Crime Fiction):

Her Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French keeps people on the edge of their seats. She's back this year with another riveting crime novel that should keep you on the edge. This new book by French is a must-read for anyone who likes complex stories, well-rounded characters, and a hint of darkness.

Popular Books

Dublin Murder Squad Series (multiple titles)
The Trespasser (2016)
Faithful Place (2010)

5. Charles Duhigg (Self-Help):

Charles Duhigg, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, wants to help you improve how you talk to people. His new book details communication science and gives tips and tricks to become a "super communicator." Duhigg's book is complete with valuable tools and techniques to help you improve your relationships, do better at work, or connect with others more effectively.

Popular Books

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (2012)
Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Productivity in Life and Business (2016)

6. Maggie Nelson (Essays)

A famous authors named Maggie Nelson is known for her profound essays on feminism, art, and parenting, among other things. "Like Love," a collection of pieces from almost 20 years of writing that doesn't fit into any genre, is one of her most famous works. This collection has sharp comments about music, writing, feminism, queerness, and motherhood, among other things. It has reviews of pop culture, chats with friends, and tributes to acts like Bjork and Prince. Nelson's articles detail what art is for and how her relationship with writing has changed.

Popular Books

Like Love

7. Amor Towles (Fiction)

Many people loved Amor Towles's book "A Gentleman in Moscow," in April, he will publish a new book called "Table for Two." This collection of short stories takes place in New York and Golden around the turn of the century. Evelyn Ross is a character from Towles' first book, "The Rules of Civility." This book has six short stories and a tale about her. Towles' writing style often focuses on fateful meetings between strangers or family members, capturing critical times when characters must deal with new problems.

Popular Books

Table for Two
A Gentleman in Moscow
The Rules of Civility

8. Kristin Hannah (Historical Fiction)

Kristin Hannah is a famous writers whose historical fantasy books make people feel things. In her most recent book, set during the Vietnam War, she follows a young woman as she joins the Army Nurse Corps. Hannah's writing is genuinely moving because it shows how historical events and people's lives are connected to them. This makes her books very interesting and powerful.

Popular Books

The Nightingale
The Great Alone
The Four Winds

9. Uchenna Awoke (Fiction Debut)

Uchenna Awoke is a new fiction authors whose first book is a captivating coming-of-age story that uses Chinese numbers very complexly. This exciting first book has a unique mix of story elements that should give readers a new and exciting look at fiction.

10. Abraham Chang (Fiction Debut)

Abraham Chang's first book is about a Chinese American who lives in New York City and deal with all its problems. People look forward to Chang's work because it is a new and exciting take on national identity and city life.

11. Han Kang (Fiction):

This author, who won the Man Booker International Prize, is known for taking her stories to new places.

Popular Books

The Vegetarian
Human Acts

12. Hanya Yanagihara (Fiction):

Her book A Little Life, which will never be forgotten, won hearts. You might also like reading her other work.

13. Mohsin Hamid (Fiction):

Mohsin Hamid is known for writing the original novel Exit West. His new book is sure to be another story that makes you think.

14. Colson Whitehead (Historical Fiction):

Colson Whitehead is the best classic literature authors at writing historical literature. He has won the Pulitzer Prize twice. His books that have won awards include

Popular Books

The Nickel Boys
The Underground Railroad

15. Raven Leilani (Fiction Debut):

Raven Leilani's first book is a new voice in famous literature authors. It looks at race, class, and desire in modern America. This is an excellent choice if you want to read something new and exciting.

16. Maura Cheeks (Fiction Debut)

American authors Maura Cheeks, who used to be an expert in social media and now writes fiction, explores topics in her book "Novel Legislation."

17. Ocean Vuong (Poetry)

Ocean Vuong, whose first book, "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous," got great reviews, just put out a new collection of poems that show how good he is at writing them.

18. Rebecca Makkai (Fiction)

The skilled best writers Rebecca Makkai, who wrote the best-selling book "The Great Believers," has come back with another captivating story that readers will love.

19. Yaa Gyasi (Historical Fiction)

Well-known for her superb book "Homegoing," Yaa Gyasi now has a new historical fiction project underway in Ghana. She continues her habit of presenting compelling stories.

20. Ng?g? wa Thiong'o (Novel)

Renowned Kenyan living writer Ng?g? wa Thiong'o has written a new book only in Gikuyu, his mother tongue. This highlights his relationship to his culture as well as the quality of his writing.

Final Words:

These are just a few of 2024's best books for writers. This library offers all the author riveting stories from numerous genres to motivate your next piece of writing. Choose your favorite reading place, snuggle into one of these masterpieces, and allow words enable you to fade from yourself.