Colleen Hoover reigns supreme as the best-selling author on PangoBooks. Her extremely popular body of work has grown into a full-on cultural movement in recent years with a legion of devoted fans clamoring for every new release. Thanks in no small part to the virality of her books on social media—see hashtag “#coho” for what we’re talking about here—Hoovermania has truly taken the book world by storm. 

An inescapable force on BookTok and beyond, Sarah J. Maas is the NYT-bestselling author of the beloved A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Crescent City series, and Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 37 languages. You can find multiple special editions of her books on Pango, as well as limited edition fan art and collectibles, making her a popular author for collectors. ACOTAR is the kind of series that grips folks who don't frequently read fiction, bringing scores of lapsed readers back into the fold.   

Taylor Jenkins Reid, affectionately known as TJR, took the literary world by storm with her rich contemporary world-building, writing books that are perfect to get lost in. Chances are if you’ve ever scrolled #Booktok, you’ve come across fan edits for her many popular works. A New York Times best-selling author, Reid has published eight novels since debuting in 2013, one of which has been adapted into an Amazon Prime Original Series (Daisy Jones and the Six). 

Horror maestro Stephen King comes in second in Pango’s list of best-selling authors. Wildly popular since his debut novel (1974’s Carrie), King is known for his ability to walk the line between pulpy genre writing and high literature. His impressive career spans more than five decades, sixty awards, and eighty film and television adaptations. And there’s no sign that he’ll be slowing down anytime soon. 

Creator of the Grishaverse, Leigh Bardugo has a strong hold on many readers. The Grishaverse consists of not just one series, but three: the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology (along with a few standalone novels). You may have seen fan art of the beloved Grishaverse character, Kaz Brekker on BookTok or Bookstagram, and Bardugo’s power has only grown stronger with the debut of the Shadow and Bone series on Netflix. The popular series follows a gang of misfits on a heist, giving readers an expertly-executed version of the found family trope with plenty of intrigue and a little romance sprinkled in, too. Bardugo’s reach goes beyond the Grishaverse, with dark academia novels and contemporary short stories. 

Fun fact: Christina Lauren is not one, but two authors, writing under one pen name. Not just co-authors but best friends and romance powerhouses, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The pair have been collaborating since they met writing fanfiction in 2009 and have since built a loyal fanbase in the romance community, publishing eighteen New York Times best-selling novels across multiple genres. 
Their books The Soulmate Equation, The Unhoneymooners, and Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating are all considered essential reading in the contemporary romance world and have earned the team multiple Goodreads Choice Awards. The duo has tackled just about every romance trope, from enemies-to-lovers to second-chance romance and everything in between.

One of the most prominent names in modern romance literature, New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry is known for the rich characterization in her novels, making her protagonists, love interests, and side characters impossible to forget. While Henry started her career as a YA author, it was her adult romance that propelled her into the spotlight. Her adult debut, Beach Read, was an instant bestseller, and her follow-ups, People We Meet On Vacation and Book Lovers both won their respective year's Goodreads awards for Best Romance.



Cassandra Clare is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her bestselling series The Mortal Instruments. She has also written several other series, including The Infernal Devices, The Dark Artifices, and The Last Hours. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband, Joshua Lewis, and their three cats.

Contemporary author Kristin Hannah has been publishing bestselling books since 1991, and she’s still publishing today. In fact, her more recent works have been adapted for the small screen, including her 2008 novel Firefly Lane, which became a Netflix original series starring Katherine Heigl in 2021. Some of the author’s earlier works have also been compiled into a three-book collection. Hannah’s award-winning 2015 wartime novel, The Nightingale, found a new life in 2023 when it became a Reese’s Book Club pick ahead of its film adaptation release. With a long backlist and a steady influx of new books (all priced reasonably on Pango!), Kristin Hannah is a voracious reader’s dream.

With dozens of books across multiple genres, including YA fiction, fantasy, adult romance, and mystery, prolific author Jennifer L. Armentrout has created multiple worlds for her readers to explore. Armentrout is more than just a passionate author: she’s a champion for other authors and readers, too. She’s the creator of ApollyCon, an annual 4-day reader event that features authors and publishers of adult and YA fiction in different genres. Readers of Armentrout have found plenty to love in her work, from the popular From Blood And Ash series to standalone romances like Till Death. 



Tessa Bailey is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels. She is known for writing steamy, funny, and heartfelt stories about strong, independent women and the alpha men who fall for them.



J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for her Harry Potter series, which has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide and been adapted into a blockbuster movie franchise. She has also written several other books, including the Cormoran Strike detective series, The Casual Vacancy, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard.

V.E. Schwab’s best-selling book, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, was PangoBook’s top-selling book of 2021 and remains extremely popular. This story about a girl who makes a deal with the devil to live forever is far from Schwab’s only popular work. Under both the names V.E. and Victoria, Schwab has published over twenty novels across multiple age ranges and genres. Her work includes graphic novels and short stories. Her sapphic story about teen vampires, First Kill, was even adapted into the Netflix series.



Lisa Jewell is a British author of contemporary fiction. She has written 23 novels, including the NYT bestseller The House We Grew Up In. Jewell's books feature themes of family and relationships, often focusing on female protagonists. 



Riley Sager is an American author of psychological thrillers and suspense novels. His books are characterized by their dark and twisty plots, with unexpected endings. His debut novel, Final Girls, was a New York Times bestseller and has been adapted into a feature film.

Best-selling and beloved author of middle grade, young adult, and adult fantasy, Holly Black has received Kirkus starred reviews, a Newbery Honor, a Nebula award, and many other accolades. With illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, Black created a fantastic world in The Spiderwick Chronicles, a middle-grade series about the Grace children discovering faeries. The hit series was adapted into a film starring Freddie Highmore, as well as a video game, that were both released in 2008. Fae are the common thread connecting Black’s middle grade and young adult novels, including her acclaimed YA series, The Modern Faerie Tales. She also co-authored the Magisterium series with fellow author and friend Cassandra Clare.

 Rick Riordan has earned a spot as one of the world's most popular authors of fiction for young readers. His breakthrough novel, The Lightning Thief, is the first in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series which tells a modern tale of adventure set against the world of ancient Greek myth. Riordan has additional series and novels which explore other mythological topics including "The Kane Chronicles," a trilogy that focuses on Egyptian mythology.     For younger readers who are interested in ancient mythology with lots of action and immersive storytelling, the books of Rick Riordan are an outstanding choice.

Ruth Ware is a British author known for her psychological thriller novels. She was born in 1977 in Sussex, England, and worked as a waitress, bookseller, and teacher before becoming a full-time writer.  Ware's debut novel, "In a Dark, Dark Wood," was published in 2015 and became a New York Times bestseller. She has since published several other successful thrillers, including "The Woman in Cabin 10" (2016), "The Lying Game" (2017), and "The Death of Mrs. Westaway" (2018).  Ware's writing style is often described as atmospheric and suspenseful, with intricate plots and complex characters. Her books often feature strong, independent female protagonists who are faced with dangerous and unexpected situations. Ware has cited the works of Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier as influences on her writing, and her books have been praised for their nods to classic mystery and suspense literature.



Lucy Foley is a British author of crime fiction, historical fiction, and short stories. She is best known for her debut novel, The Book of Lost and Found, which was a Sunday Times bestseller and won the Crime and Thriller Book of the Year at the British Book Awards. Foley has also contributed to the Sunday Times, The Guardian, and The Sunday Telegraph.

Elle Kennedy is a Canadian bestselling author of romance and suspense novels.   She is a NYT, WSJ and USA Today recognized author with more than 40 titles released.  She began her craft of writing at a very early age pursuing her dream of becoming a full time writer.



Alex Michaelides is an author, screenwriter and producer. He has written several novels, including The Silent Patient, The Maidens, and The Expected One, as well as the screenplay for the film The Con Is On. He is best known for his psychological thrillers, which explore the complexities of human relationships.



Tahereh Mafi is an Iranian-American author best known for her New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series. She is also the author of the Furthermore series and A Very Large Expanse of Sea. Mafi's work often deals with themes of identity, oppression, and resilience.



Katee Robert is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance. She has written over forty books and novellas, and her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Washington Post, and Publisher's Weekly. She is a RITA Award winner and an RT Book Reviews Reviewer's Choice Award winner.

A master of his craft, Brandon Sanderson writes epic and often action-packed fantasies for kids, teens and adults alike. Sanderson has an extensive catalog of award-winning and award-nominated books and series, including the Mistborn Saga, the Stormlight Archive, the Reckoners series, and the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarian series. His writing is so revered that he was asked to take over fellow epic fantasy author Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series when Jordan passed away in 2007. When he’s not busy penning your next favorite book, Sanderson is teaching the same creative writing class he took in college that sparked his career as an author.



Penelope Douglas is an American author of contemporary romance novels. She is best known for her New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel, Bully. Her other works include the Fall Away series, the Devil's Night series, and the Corrupt series.



Stephenie Meyer is an American author best known for her Twilight series of fantasy/romance novels. The series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, with translations in 37 different languages. Meyer also wrote The Host, a science fiction/romance novel, and The Chemist, a thriller novel.



Holly Jackson is a British author of young adult fiction. Her debut novel, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, was an international bestseller and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. She has since gone on to write two more novels, Keep Her Safe and The Girls I've Been. Jackson is known for her suspenseful, twisty thrillers that explore themes of justice, truth, and identity.



Fredrik Backman is a Swedish novelist, columnist, and blogger. He is best known for his debut novel, A Man Called Ove, which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a feature film. Backman's other works include Beartown, Us Against You, Britt-Marie Was Here, and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry. His books often explore themes of family, relationships, and the human condition.

Marissa Meyer is an American author best known for her young adult science fiction series, "The Lunar Chronicles." She was born in 1984 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.  Before becoming a full-time author, Meyer worked as a bookseller and a freelance writer. Her first novel, "Cinder," was published in 2012 and is a retelling of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella" set in a dystopian future world with cyborgs and androids. This book was followed by "Scarlet" (2013), "Cress" (2014), and "Winter" (2015), which make up "The Lunar Chronicles" series.  Meyer's writing style is often described as imaginative and action-packed, with a focus on strong female characters and themes of love, identity, and destiny. She has also written other young adult novels, including "Heartless" (2016), a retelling of the "Alice in Wonderland" story, and "Renegades" (2017), a superhero novel. Meyer has won multiple awards for her writing, including the 2013 Cybils Award for Best YA Fantasy and Science Fiction for "Scarlet."



Suzanne Collins is an American novelist and author of The Hunger Games trilogy. She has also written several picture books and short stories. She is best known for her dystopian young adult fiction, which has been praised for its strong female characters and its examination of complex social issues.

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