The end of the XX - the beginning of the XXI century is the era that became the time when many new names, trends and genres appeared on the literary arena. Classics have been replaced by entire generations of modern writers who have changed the reader’s perception of books. Which authors are the most widely read and discussed today? Find out from our selection.

• Daniel Keyes The American author has written many works that are studied in US schools. The most famous book is Flowers for Algeron. Keyes created a story, and then an affair with the same characters, and for both options received an award. His works will appeal to book lovers who prefer the work of M.A. Bulgakov and Jack London - sophisticated and intelligent prose about finding answers to vital questions.
• Mariam Petrosyan. The writer creates works in the genre of magical realism, which are equally loved by both children and adults. For example, “A house in which ...” is one of the most “fashion books” of 2017. Stories about houses and their secrets, the fate of people and animals are understandable and close to anyone who is not afraid to dream.
• Chuck Palahniuk. The American author won the hearts of youth with the sincerity and uncompromising nature of his position. However, his works are also read by Generation x. Palahniuk paints portraits of “angry young people,” our fellow citizens who no longer believe in anything and recognize the priority of power. Films are made according to the bestseller of the writer, and each new novel becomes an event.
• Pavel Sanaev. The works of the Russian author have already left a mark in the history of literature. His lyrical stories about love and death, about the past and present are addressed to everyone and everyone and have no age restrictions. Modern Russian realities in his work receive a mature and adequate assessment.
• Ian McEwen. A recognized classic of English literature tells about the lives of adolescents, compiles "chronicles of lost time." We can look at the past through the eyes of the author and young heroes who matured so early. His style pays tribute to the great prose traditions of the United Kingdom, so lovers of fine literature will definitely like it.
• Dan Brown. The books of this author are a real gift for lovers of intellectual detective story. His works open for readers not only fantastic worlds, treasures of history, culture, art, but also internal worlds in which it is so easy to get lost. Here you will find a complete list of Brown's books.
• Joanne Rowling. Who in our time has not heard of Harry Potter? The story of an orphan boy has become incredibly popular, millions of children are still waiting for letters from Hogwarts. We owe all of this to the writer Joan Rowling, who to this day delights children and adults with the new adventures of the wizard.

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