It is time once again to take a look at the authors I have read the most, dating back to high school. This year, I’m once again on pace to set a new record for books read in a year, so I thought it would be nice to take a deeper dive into those books I’ve read through August of this year. Since our last check-in, I’ve read an additional 114 books, so there should be some movement over the past two years. Without further ado, it’s time to take another look and see if my “favorite” authors have changed much over the years. We continue today with the 21 authors I’ve read three times, one more than two years ago.
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 prior to last year, with more to come, I’m sure.
The 22 Murders of Madison May – Max Barry
Max Barry
After a 17-year break, Barry returned to my attention in 2024 with The 22 Murders of Madison May.
Adam Carolla
The former comedian and current right-wing nutjob managed to get me to read three of his podcast regurgitations before being driven away.
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.
Supreme Justice – Max Allan Collins
Max Allan Collins
Author of all entries of the Reeder and Rogers trilogy.
Keith R.A. DeCandido
Two Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels and a Spider-Man novel make up his works.
Diane Duane
A 23-year absence was broken in 2023 thanks to Intellivore, an entry in the Star Trek: The Next Generation series.
The Fireman – Joe Hill
Joe Hill
The son of Stephen King crossed my path again following a seven-year break.
Luke Jennings
The basis of the television show Killing Eve, Jennings’ trilogy takes a wildly different path.
David Lagercrantz
Stieg Larsson
Stieg Larsson wrote the first three entries in the story of Lisbeth Salander. Following his death, David Lagercrantz continued the series with three entries of his own.