IGN Women Share Top 20 Female Authors

As March celebrates Women's History Month across the U.S., we're spotlighting the talented women at IGN. While last year featured team-recommended games and shows, this year we're exploring their literary favorites.

Favorite Women Authors According to IGN's Team

When asked about their preferred women writers, our book-loving team offered an eclectic mix spanning multiple genres. Let's discover their top picks as we honor both IGN's women and their literary inspirations!

Sharon Creech

Her poignant tales exploring love, loss, and human imperfection are masterfully crafted. – Marhyan Franzen

Key titles: Walk Two Moons, Chasing Redbird

Kelly Sue DeConnick

A trailblazer in the male-dominated comics industry, DeConnick famously introduced Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel - a legacy later adapted into the MCU. Her independent works like Pretty Deadly (mystical western) and Bitch Planet (feminist sci-fi) showcase her creative range. – Chelsea Reed

Key titles: Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman Historia, Bitch Planet

Sarah Rose Etter

Etter's surreal yet sharply observed novels resonate with unconventional readers. Both The Book of X (a bizarre farming tale) and Rite (dark tech satire) ranked among my annual favorites. – Leanne Butkovic

Key titles: Rite, The Book of X

N.K. Jemisin

The Broken Earth trilogy (especially The Obelisk Gate) demonstrates Jemisin's Hugo-winning brilliance with its inventive magic system and compelling protagonist Essun's journey. A must-read despite its initially unconventional storytelling. – Miranda Sanchez

Key titles: The Broken Earth trilogy, The City We Became

Sarah J. Maas

A fantasy romance powerhouse known for intricate worldbuilding. Her Court of Thorns and Roses series delivers magical realms, fierce heroines, and captivating relationships with just the right amount of spice. – Jessie Wade

Key titles: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, Crescent City

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

From gothic horror (Mexican Gothic) to vampire noir (Certain Dark Things), Moreno-Garcia masterfully reinvents genres with Mexican cultural influences. Each release earns automatic shelf space. – MS

Key titles: Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow

Rebecca Yarros

The Empyrean series delivers thrilling dragon rider action blended with organic romantic development. Yarros crafts deeply relatable characters facing brutal challenges with found family support. – JW

Key titles: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm

For more recommendations spanning fantasy, sci-fi, graphic novels and literary fiction, check out our extended list featuring Gail Simone, Han Kang, Erin Morgenstern and other phenomenal women writers.