Love Story
The romantic tale that defined a generation, sold millions, and inspired a popular film. More
The Thorn Birds
McCullough’s sweeping family saga of forbidden love in the Australian outback; became a bestselling phenomenon. More
Lauren Oliver
I read so that I can learn and I write so that I can explore. More
Meg Cabot
I write because of readers like Diana Moreno, who handed me a letter recently telling me that, as the firstborn daughter of immigrants, she felt lonely and shy when she arrived here in 2004 . . . until she found my books. More
The Stone Diaries
Winner of the 1993 Governor General’s Award (Canada) and the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. More
Dorothea Benton Frank
You’ve asked me to tell you why I write but I think the answer might be longer than the fifty or one hundred words you’ve allotted me. More
Jane Eyre
Brontë’s masterpiece of Gothic romance; a milestone title in the history of British feminist literature. More
Lauren Weisberger
A book that influenced me and why . . . Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume was incredibly influential to me as a child. More
Barbara Taylor Bradford
When I say I have the need to write, I do mean need. More
The Devil Wears Prada
Sensational behind-the-scenes debut novel about the fashion world and the boss from hell. More
Nikki Gemmell
Reading is a haven, a harbor, to shelter me from the toss of the world. More
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Why do I read? Seriously? I’m supposed to provide an intelligent answer? More
Wuthering Heights
A Gothic classic and one of the world’s greatest tales of unrequited love. More
Cally Taylor
When I get an idea for a novel the fizz of excitement I feel is electrifying. More
Cecelia Ahern
I write because I feel compelled to. More
