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Here's mine:

1. Victor Hugo. His writing has everything: humanity, poetry, plot, characters, descriptions of landscapes, deep philosophical messages. Like all great writers, his books can be read and enjoyed on many different levels, from enjoyment of the plot by itself, or relishing in his use of language, or appreciation of his philosophy, or the sublime moments where he opens your mind and you feel connected with all of humanity.
2. Charles Dickens. He is a master of plot and character. He was a humanitarian. He calls out social injustice.
3. Gabriel Marquez. For his characters set against a backdrop of fantasy and reality intermingled.
4. Carson McCullers. You read a few pages, it seems straightforward, and then suddenly you realize she's been hinting at something deeper. She crafts her choice of words and her repetition of certain ideas in a sly way to make her point.
5. John Nichols. Bittersweet comedy. Clever comedy against a backdrop of the myriad of things that afflict the human race: injustice, heartache, despair, tragedy. Isn't that what life is?
6. W. Somerset Maugham. Uses words to paint the timeless scene of humanity.
7. Jorge Amado. Uses words to paint the timeless scene of humanity.
8. Naghib Mafouz. Is there any other author who better describes the basic impulses that have driven us throughout our history?

Of course I agree with # 1 and 2, who doesn’t? I need to familiarize myself more with the other authors. I would add John Steinbeck, Ray Bradbury, Dan Brown, and Anthony Doerr. Such incredible minds!

What a brilliant list! Victor Hugo’s depth and Dickens’ social vision align perfectly with what we champion at Trinity Book Publishers—stories that entertain and elevate. Magical realism fans (like us!) would love our upcoming titles inspired by Márquez’s legacy. Keep celebrating these masters—they remind us why books change lives