Order of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Books
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an Indian-born American author, poet, and professor whose work bridges cultures and generations. She earned her B.A. from the University of Calcutta before emigrating to the United States, where she completed her master’s degree at Wright State University and went on to earn a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Known for her lyrical storytelling and richly drawn characters, Divakaruni often explores themes of immigration, identity, and the bonds of family and tradition. Her acclaimed novels, including The Mistress of Spices, Sister of My Heart, and The Palace of Illusions, have been translated into numerous languages and adapted for film, stage, and television. (more…)
Order of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Books
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author. Chimamanda’s work has captivated readers around the world. Her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, received the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, while Half of a Yellow Sun earned the Women’s Prize for Fiction “Best of the Best” award. Her later novel, Americanah, won the National Book Critics Circle Award and further established her as one of the most powerful voices in contemporary literature. Known for her vivid storytelling and insightful explorations of identity, culture, and belonging, Adichie’s essays and talks have also sparked global conversations on feminism and the African experience. (more…)
Order of Cathy Kelly Books
Cathy Kelly is an Irish author of women’s fiction novels. Cathy was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin. She worked as a journalist for the Sunday World, where she wrote an advice column and critiqued films. She retired from journalism in 2001. That same year, she won the RoNA Award for her novel Someone Like You. (more…)
Welcome to October! Reader Mailbag: Last Book You DNF’d
In the September 2025 newsletter we asked readers what the last book was that they didn’t finish.
Here were the responses:
Order of Cassandra Khaw Books
Cassandra Khaw is a Malaysian author of horror and science fiction novels and stories. Cassandra has written for video games and tabletop RPGs, as well. Their articles have appeared in numerous publications, such as Tor.com, Clarkesworld, Uncanny Magazine, Eurogamer, and many others. Cassandra has won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection (for Breakable Things). (more…)
Order of Carla Kelly Books
Carla Kelly is an American author of historical romance novels. Carla writes “dukeless” Regency romances about ordinary people with ordinary problems. She has also written western romance in her earlier works, as well as some with LDS themes. Carla earned her master’s degree in American history from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. (more…)
Order of Cate Tiernan Books
Cate Tiernan is the pen name of American author Gabrielle Charbonnet, who writes YA fantasy novels under this pen name. She writes the Balefire series, Immortal Beloved trilogy, and the Sweep series. Cate earned a degree in Russian from Loyola University, and then began a career working at Random House. After writing children’s books under her real name, she began the Sweep series writing as Cate Tiernan. She says that while she isn’t Wicca herself, she can relate to it. (more…)
Order of Caroline Kepnes Books
Caroline Kepnes is an American author of psychological thriller novels. She writes the You series. Caroline grew up in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and received an undergraduate degree in American Civilization. Her novel You was made into a TV series by the same name. (more…)
Order of K.M. Ashman Books
K.M. Ashman is a Welsh author of historical fiction, science fiction, horror, and dystopian fiction novels. He writes the Blood of Kings series, the Brotherhood series, Dark Eagle series, and others. Kevin began writing in 2011, and after having success, he decided to quit his job and become a full-time novelist. He lives in Wales and is married with four adult children. (more…)