Way back in December of 2011 (and again every other December since), we’ve taken a look at the authors I have read the most, dating back to high school. Since I’ve far surpassed my “normal” reading output the last three yeas, I thought it would be nice to once again take a deeper dive into those books I’ve read through the start of October. Since our last check-in, I’ve read an additional 118 books, so there could be some movement over the past two years, but it’s time to take another look and see if my “favorite” authors have changed much in that time span. We continue today with the 20 authors I’ve read thrice, an increase of eight over the past two years.
Kevin J. Anderson
Last read in the 20th century, he’s responsible for three of the X-Files books on my shelf.
Fredrik Backman
This Swedish author has become a recent favorite, showing up once a year over the past three years, with more to come, I’m sure.
Adam Carolla
The former comedian and current right-wing nutjob managed to get me to read three of his podcast regurgitations.
Bill Carter
The former media reporter for the New York Times delivered three behind the scenes looks at the television industry, including the transition from Johnny Carson to Jay Leno and from Jay Leno to Conan O’Brien and back again.
Max Allan Collins
Author of all entries of the Reeder and Rogers trilogy.
Suzanne Collins
The woman behind a little trilogy about a young woman named Katniss who upends her entire world.
Keith R.A. DeCandido
Two Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels and a Spider-Man novel make up his works.
Alex Finlay
A DC lawyer writing under a penname, Finlay has placed three books in my hands over the past two years.
Lucy Foley
Another recent fave, Foley, a New York Times best seller, has shown up annually since 2021.
Megan Goldin
The former Reuters correspondent first appeared on my radar in 2021 with her debut, The Escape Room.
Paula Hawkins