They have book sales that run into millions. The first name on
the list was J K Rowling with 450 million books sold. Not a surprise. I suppose we all know
of the fantastical world of Harry Potter. She writes themes of acceptance,
love, and courage.
The next name is one with
which I am not familiar - Danielle Steel. She has sold 800 million
books, not one of which I have read, and is the best-selling author alive and 8th best selling writer of all
time. (This last claim may be the writer's own view. It is not mine.)
Best known for romance
and drama, Danielle Steel’s novels have spent over 390 consecutive weeks on the
New York Times bestseller list and 22 have been adapted for television.
Next is Stephenie
Meyer of whom I have heard but not read her books. She has sales of 100 million and is best known for her
vampire romance series Twilight. She has gained worldwide recognition with
stories that tap into readers' romantic dreams and explore themes of
immortality and sacrifice.
The list is someone’s
personal choice and possibly not to be taken too seriously, but I have no
reason to dispute it. Except to wonder where authors like Nora Roberts and
Diana Gabaldon feature in such a list. Perhaps there is a definitive list
somewhere; perhaps I should go find it.
(The pic is a view of a small town called Lalinde in the Dordogne.)
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