[Hisuwashi]

John Steinbeck => Wrote some good books about life in California in the Great Depression, and his books have specific themes to them. My favorite book by him is Of Mice And Men.

Fyodor Dostoevsky => Wrote Crime and Punishment, my favorite philosophical / psychological novel.

Kazuo Ishiguro => Excellent Japanese writer of various books, such as A Pale View of Hills.

Shiro Amano => Wrote Kingdom Hearts manga, which is awesome.

JK Rowling => For all the thrashing she gets, I actually think Harry Potter is good! Laugh at me all you wish....