Nicholas Sparks, 58

Novelist

1

Brandon Sanderson, 48

Novelist

2

Michael Bishop (1945-2023)

Novelist

3

Kevin Young, 53

Poet

4

Rainbow Rowell, 51

Young Adult Author

5

Clyde Brion Davis (1894-1962)

Novelist

6

Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881-1954)

Poet

7

Becca Fitzpatrick, 45

Young Adult Author

8

Daniel Quinn (1935-2018)

Novelist

9

Weldon Kees

Poet

10

Jay Baer, 54

Non-Fiction Author

11

Roxane Gay, 49

Non-Fiction Author

12