* J.K. Rowling: Rowling's Harry Potter series, which began in the 1990s, has become a global phenomenon. The books have been translated into dozens of languages and have sold over 500 million copies worldwide.
* Dan Brown: Brown's thriller novels, such as "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons," have been bestsellers since the early 2000s. His books are known for their intricate plots and historical settings.
* John Grisham: Grisham's legal thrillers, such as "The Firm" and "The Pelican Brief," have been bestsellers since the 1990s. His books are known for their realism and their insights into the legal system.
* Nora Roberts: Roberts is a romance novelist who has been writing since the 1980s. She has written over 200 novels, which have been translated into more than 30 languages and sold over 400 million copies worldwide.