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Lisa Gardner is the bestselling author behind the hugely popular Detective D.D. Warren and FBI Profiler series. These suspenseful crime thrillers have made her a mainstay on the New York Times best seller’s list for decades, with more than 22 million books published in over 30 countries worldwide. But while Gardner is best known for … Read more
Joanne Fluke is the bestselling American author behind the delectable Hannah Swensen mystery series, which combines two of her biggest passions; baking and murder mysteries. Her trademark protagonist has stolen the hearts of millions worldwide and earned the writer an army of dedicated fans. And Joanne knows how to keep them sweet, as she’s also … Read more
Dark academia is a type of arts and literature aesthetic that has been around for a while, but up until recently, it was a relatively unknown term. But a recent trend on sites like Tik Tok, Instagram, and Tumblr has brought this niche subculture into the limelight, and now, it’s become a social media phenomenon. … Read more
Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book has been a childhood favorite since it was first published in 1894. But anyone who hasn’t read the author’s original work might not realize that The Jungle Book is much more than just a single story. It’s an anthology of several tales, all inspired by Kipling’s early years growing up … Read more
For decades, Harlan Coben’s award-winning mystery and thriller novels have graced the New York Times Best Sellers list. But after recently signing an exclusive five-year deal with Netflix, the author’s already successful career has skyrocketed. The streaming platform has already transformed six of his novels into hugely popular Netflix Originals, and there’s plenty more to … Read more
Diana Gabaldon’s popular Outlander series is famously difficult to pin down; the author takes inspiration from multiple genres, including historical fiction, fantasy, romance, and even science fiction. Here’s a great quote from Galbadron’s first editor, Jackie Cantor, which sums it up perfectly; “These books have to be word-of-mouth books because they’re too weird to describe … Read more
British novelist Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s most renowned historical fiction authors. Her stories combine real-life historical facts with an enchanting fictional twist to educate and entertain us equally. If you’ve ever wondered what life might have been like for some of the most prominent figures in European history, then her books are … Read more
No other fantasy series in history has captured readers’ hearts quite like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. Ever since the author’s 1998 debut, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, we Potterheads have been obsessed. And it’s safe to say that the best part about this wizarding world is the complex, multidimensional characters who exist within it. … Read more
Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming a bestselling author? It’s a common flight of fancy, but the truth is, most of us never even put pen to paper and give it a try. But there’s a pretty good reason for that. Making it as a successful author isn’t easy, and even if your work is published, … Read more