Foreign Authors

Agatha Christie was a British writer widely known as one of the greatest authors of detective fiction. She created iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Agnieszka Tyszka is a Polish writer known for her children’s and young adult books.

Alex Michaelides is a British author and screenwriter of Cypriot origin.

Alfred Döblin was a German writer and physician, a prominent figure of literary modernism.

Amy Harmon is an American novelist known for writing emotionally rich stories that combine historical settings, romance, and character-driven narratives. Her novels often explore the connections between personal destinies and historical events.

Anne Digby is a British writer known for her children’s and young adult books.

Ashley Flowers is an American author and podcast host known for her work in the true crime genre. She gained widespread recognition as the creator and host of the popular podcast Crime Junkie.

Autumn Jennings is a contemporary author known for writing character-driven fiction that blends psychological drama with elements of suspense. Her stories often focus on relationships, personal struggles, and hidden truths.

Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic of the nineteenth century, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in English literature. His works played a major role in shaping the development of the social novel.

Christina McDonald is an American author known for her psychological thrillers.

Colleen Hoover is an American author known for bestselling contemporary romance and emotional fiction.

Dalai Lama

Daniel Defoe

Daniel Galens is an author and editor of educational books for children.

Dot Hutchison is an American writer known for psychological thrillers and crime fiction. She gained international recognition with the novel “The Butterfly Garden”, the first book in a series about FBI agents investigating disturbing crimes.

Eliot Schrefer is an American author known for writing young adult fiction and adventure novels. His works often explore themes of nature, identity, and personal growth.

Erich Maria Remarque was a German novelist widely known for his anti-war literature. His works often depict the emotional and social consequences of war and the struggles of individuals caught in historical upheavals.

Eric Berne was an American psychiatrist and psychologist best known as the founder of transactional analysis, a theory that studies human interactions and communication patterns.

Fannie Flagg is an American writer, actress, and screenwriter.

Frank Herbert was an American science fiction writer and journalist best known for the Dune series of novels. His works are noted for their complex exploration of political, ecological, and philosophical themes.

Freya Sampson is a British novelist known for contemporary fiction focused on community life and personal relationships.

Garth Nix is an Australian author best known for his fantasy novels. He gained international recognition with the Old Kingdom series.

Guy Morpass is a contemporary author working in detective and psychological fiction.

Hans Georg Presse is a writer known for adventure stories aimed at young readers.

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer and storyteller widely known for his fairy tales.

Huguette Chauvin is a French psychologist and researcher specializing in family relationships and parental well-being.

Imants Ziedonis was a Latvian poet, writer, and public figure, widely regarded as one of the most important literary voices in Latvian literature of the twentieth century.

Irvin Yalom

James Patterson is an American writer and one of the most widely read authors of contemporary popular fiction.

Jean Medved is a compiler and researcher of folk literature who worked on collecting and publishing traditional stories from oral traditions.

Jenny Han is an American author known for her bestselling young adult novels.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes is an American author and psychologist known for writing young adult mystery and adventure novels. She gained widespread recognition with the bestselling series The Inheritance Games.

Jeremy Strong is a British author known for his humorous books for children.

Jessie Burton is a British writer and former actress.

Jodi Picoult is an American author known for her bestselling novels that explore complex ethical and social issues.

John P. Strelecky is an American writer and inspirational speaker known for his books about personal purpose and life philosophy. He gained international recognition with the bestseller The Why Café, which has been translated into numerous languages.

Jojo Moyes is a British novelist and journalist known for her bestselling contemporary fiction.

Judith Hermann is a German writer known for contemporary European fiction.

Julia Quinn is an American author known for her historical romance novels.

J. K. Rowling is a British author best known for the globally successful Harry Potter series.

Kate Elizabeth Russell is an American writer known for her psychological fiction.

Kjell Ola Dahl (born 1958) is a Norwegian crime writer and one of the notable voices of Scandinavian noir fiction.

Laurent Gounelle is a French writer known for novels about self-discovery and personal development.

Lea Mele is an author of educational books for children focused on nature and the animal world. Her works aim to introduce young readers to scientific topics in an engaging and accessible way.

Leigh Bardugo is an American fantasy author best known for creating the Grishaverse, a fictional universe that forms the basis of several bestselling fantasy series.

Lewis Carroll was an English writer, mathematician, and photographer.

Lisa Jewell is a British novelist known for her bestselling psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction. Her works often combine family drama with suspenseful storytelling and complex character development.

Maggie Stiefvater is an American author known for her young adult fantasy novels. She gained international recognition with the bestselling series The Wolves of Mercy Falls.

Mary Jane Maffini is a Canadian author known for her popular mystery and detective series.

Margaret MacMillan (born 1943) is a Canadian historian and professor known for her works on international history and diplomacy.

Marta Witten is a contemporary author known for works of fiction that focus on human relationships and emotional experiences.

Marianne Cronin is a British novelist known for contemporary literary fiction. She gained international recognition with her debut novel “The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot”.

Martha Hall Kelly is an American novelist known for historical fiction inspired by real events.

Marie-Bernadette Dupuy is a French writer known for historical and family novels.

Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of American literature.

Megan McDonald

Megan Miranda is an American writer known for psychological thrillers and suspense novels.

Michel Bussi is a French author and professor of geography known for his bestselling mystery and crime novels. His books are recognized for intricate plots, surprising twists, and vivid settings.

Mr Tan is a French writer and comic book author.

Nana Yoon is a contemporary Korean writer known for novels that explore emotions, personal growth, and life transitions. Her works often combine narrative storytelling with reflections on the inner world of her characters.

Neil Gaiman

Penelope Sky is a contemporary American romance novelist known for her popular book series.

Richard Templar

Rick Riordan (born 1964) is an American author best known for his fantasy series for children and young adults.

Richard Matheson was an American writer and screenwriter known for his works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Roald Dahl

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Greene

Robert Galbraith is the pen name of British author J. K. Rowling, under which she publishes crime fiction.

Rosie Walsh is a British novelist known for contemporary fiction that combines emotional storytelling with psychological suspense. She gained international recognition with the novel “The Man Who Didn’t Call”, which became a bestseller and was translated into many languages.

Rosie Banks is a pseudonym used for a series of British children’s fantasy books.

Rudyard Kipling was a British writer, poet, and journalist widely known for his works inspired by life in British India.

Sally Rooney is an Irish writer considered one of the most influential voices in contemporary English-language literature.

Sarah Dessen is an American novelist known for her young adult fiction. Her books often explore themes of adolescence, family relationships, friendship, and personal identity.

Sebastian Fitzek is a German author and one of Europe’s most successful psychological thriller writers.

Selma Lagerlöf was a Swedish writer and Nobel Prize laureate in literature.

Shannon Hale is an American author known for writing fantasy and young adult literature. Her works are widely read by younger audiences and often feature adventurous stories with strong characters.

Stephen King

Tui T. Sutherland is an American author best known for writing fantasy novels for young readers. She gained international recognition for the bestselling series Wings of Fire.

Ulrich Hub is a German writer, playwright, and actor known for his works for children and young audiences.

Victoria Holt was the pen name of British novelist Eleanor Alice Hibbert, a prolific writer of historical and gothic fiction.

Wolfgang Schivelbusch is a German cultural historian and scholar of social history.