Flashman When this novel was first published, many critics mistakenly accepted it as a genuine historical memoir. More
Two Years Before the Mast An early landmark of adventure and travel writing, now considered one of America’s first literary classics. More
Tracy Chevalier I read because I want to know what it’s like to look at the world through someone else’s eyes, and reading is a remarkably efficient and vigorous way of doing that. More Tracy Chevalier
Cathy Marie Buchanan I write because I’m compelled to create and writing is the act that best satisfies the itch. More Cathy Marie Buchanan
Master and Commander First book in O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series, widely regarded as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. More
The Hunt for Red October Clancy’s debut novel launched a spectacular career and introduced the world to a new hero, Jack Ryan. More
Jack Higgins 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 Jack Higgins
Bernard Cornwell 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
Gorky Park First book in the Arkady Renko series, which became an instant bestseller and changed the crime fiction genre. More
Deborah Challinor I read to escape, whether the genre is crime, historical, dystopian, thriller, or biography. More Deborah Challinor
The Guns of Navarone Classic World War II thriller from MacLean, acclaimed master of action and suspense. More
The Kon-Tiki Expedition This classic, inspiring tale of daring and courage has been translated into sixty-five languages. More
Love and War in the Apennines The early life story of a man who would become one of Britain’s best-loved literary adventurers. More