Way back in December of 2011 (and again in the Decembers of 2013, 2015, and 2017), we took a look at the authors I have read the most, dating back to high school. Since our last check-in, I’ve read an additional 48 books from 50 different authors. There shouldn’t be much movement over the past 2 years, but it’s time to take another look and see if my “favorite” authors have changed much in that time span. Once again, we will be limiting ourselves to the now 70 authors from whom I have read more than one book.
Author Name | Current Total | 2017 Total | Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Nancy Holder | 16 | 15 | 1 |
Nancy Holder adds 1 new book over the past 2 years to maintain her lead.
Richard Castle | 15 | 14 | 1 |
The writer (or writers) using the nom de plume of the main character from the television show Castle sees a slight increase, despite the show being off the air for well over 3 years now.
Stephen King | 13 | 12 | 1 |
Greg Rucka | 13 | 13 | 0 |
Christopher Golden | 12 | 12 | 0 |
Brad Meltzer | 12 | 11 | 1 |
Very little movement in the next tier the past 2 years.
Jeffery Deaver | 11 | 8 | 3 |
We round out the double digits with Deaver, who will be going up again soon, as I’m currently reading one of his books. Continue reading →