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Great topic for this week. I've picked a variety of authers, but made myself pick only ones that were currently alive. The restriction made it harder, but I found myself picking some authors I've been reading (and loving of course). In general, I think any of these authors would be make for interesting dinner conversation. They write very different kinds of books, but I think they are all amazing.

1. Jill Mansell -- Awesome British contemporary romance

2. David Moody -- Zombie novels Autumn and Autum: The City are currently in my 2011 favorites list

3. Carrie Ryan -- More zombie novels. Different from Moody's but still amazing.

4. Gail Carriger -- The Parasol Protectorate series is just great steampunk fun

5. Rick Riordan -- Percy Jackson, need I say more?

6. J.K. Rowling -- HP, duh!

7. Shannon Hale -- Loved her updated take on Pride and Prejudice in Austenland (and the sequel is coming out next year!)

8. Garth Ennis -- Writer behind comic series The Boys... very dark, but very intriguing.

9. Jesse Petersen -- Author of the Married with Zombies series. A comedic take on zombies? Sure!

10. Bill Willingham -- Creator of the comic series Fables. Currently my absolute favorite series. I am addicted to it!