HarperCollins Publishers

Clancy’s debut novel launched a spectacular career and introduced the world to a new hero, Jack Ryan. More

First book in O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series, widely regarded as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. More

The most magical phrase I knew as a child was “Once upon a time” because those four words meant a story was coming. More

Bernard Cornwell

I write because I love to read. More

When this novel was first published, many critics mistakenly accepted it as a genuine historical memoir. More

The first Sharpe novel published in Cornwell’s classic series. More

I owe my mother everything. More

First book in the Arkady Renko series, which became an instant bestseller and changed the crime fiction genre. More

I read to take a mini-vacation in my own living room, to go back in history, forward in time, or to a place I love and had forgotten. More

Classic World War II thriller from MacLean, acclaimed master of action and suspense. More

A bestselling phenomenon and classic memoir of prison breaks and adventure. More

Why I write: Some years ago, although enjoying great success, I was accused by certain literary critics of repeating myself too much in my work. More

I have a confession to make: I am a mindless reader. More