One well - known author is J.K. Rowling. She is famous for the 'Harry Potter' series which has had a global impact not only on children but also on adult readers. Another is Ian McEwan. His works like 'Atonement' are known for their complex characters and beautiful prose. Zadie Smith is also very popular. Her novels such as 'On Beauty' and 'White Teeth' explore race, identity and cultural clashes in a modern context.
Jojo Moyes is quite well - known. She wrote 'Me Before You' which is a very popular contemporary English romance novel. Another is Sally Thorne, author of 'The Hating Game'. Her writing often features strong - willed characters in romantic situations. And of course, Rainbow Rowell. Her work like 'Attachments' has made her a prominent name in the genre.
Don DeLillo is a well - known author. His works like 'White Noise' are very popular. Cormac McCarthy is another. His novels often have a dark and gritty tone, such as 'The Road'. And then there's Jonathan Franzen, who has written books like 'The Corrections' which deal with family and society in a modern American context.
Salman Rushdie is also a significant figure in new contemporary novels. His works are known for their rich, complex storytelling that often combines elements of magic realism with contemporary political and cultural commentary. For instance, his books might touch on post - colonial issues while also being engaging reads on a more general level.
Tim O'Brien. He's famous for his works like 'The Things They Carried' which gives a very personal and harrowing account of the Vietnam War. Another is Khaled Hosseini. His novels often touch on the effects of war in Afghanistan, such as 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'. And then there's Sebastian Junger. His works, like 'War', provide insights into modern warfare.
J.K. Rowling is extremely well - known for her 'Harry Potter' series. Sarah J. Maas is famous for her books like 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' and 'Throne of Glass'. Cassandra Clare is known for 'The Mortal Instruments' series. Another well - known author is Leigh Bardugo, who wrote 'Six of Crows' and other great contemporary fantasy works.
Stephen King is extremely well - known. His works like 'Carrie', 'The Shining', and 'Misery' have terrified generations. Another is Shirley Jackson, famous for 'The Lottery' and 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Anne Rice is also renowned for her vampire - themed horror novels such as 'Interview with the Vampire'.
Well, Jojo Moyes became very well - known in 2015 with 'Me Before You'. Her writing in this novel is so poignant, especially when it comes to the relationship between the two main characters. Paula Hawkins, on the other hand, is known for 'The Girl on the Train'. Although it's not a pure - bred romance, it has enough elements to be considered in this category. The way she builds the relationships and the mystery around them is quite remarkable. Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan with 'The Royal We' created a story that many fans of contemporary royal romances adored. Their take on a fictional royal relationship was fresh and engaging.
Colleen Hoover was a well - known author of 2014 contemporary romance novels. Her books like 'Maybe Someday' and 'Ugly Love' were very popular. John Green also made a mark with 'The Fault in Our Stars'. Another is Christina Lauren, who wrote 'Beautiful Bastard' which was quite popular in 2014.
Stieg Larsson is a well - known author of contemporary mystery novels. His 'Millennium' series, like 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', has been widely read. Gillian Flynn is also famous for her works such as 'Gone Girl'. And then there's Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling), whose 'Cormoran Strike' series is quite popular.
One well - known contemporary fiction author is Haruki Murakami. His works, like 'Norwegian Wood' and 'Kafka on the Shore', are known for their dreamy and surreal elements. Another is Margaret Atwood. Her novels such as 'The Handmaid's Tale' are very popular and often deal with feminist and dystopian themes. J.K. Rowling is also a significant figure, mainly known for the 'Harry Potter' series which has a huge global following.