Top 20 Female Authors Loved by IGN Women

As Women's History Month unfolds across the United States, we're shining a spotlight on the talented women of IGN. Last year, we shared staff favorites across gaming and entertainment. This time, we're exploring another passion: literature.

When asked about their favorite female authors, our team – all passionate readers – revealed an extraordinary collection spanning genres and styles. Discover these remarkable writers and comic artists as we honor both our team members and their literary inspirations.

Sharon Creech

Her poignant explorations of love, loss, and human imperfection are masterfully crafted. –Marhyan Franzen

Sharon Creech

Walk Two Moons

Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech weaves two compelling narratives – one humorous, one bittersweet – into a profoundly moving story about emotional complexity. Now $6.95 (30% off $9.99) at Amazon

Kelly Sue DeConnick

A trailblazer in the comic industry, DeConnick championed Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel – eventually echoed in the MCU where she served as consultant. Her indie works like Pretty Deadly (mystical Western) and Bitch Planet (feminist sci-fi) showcase her versatility. Her latest, Dark Horse Comics' FML, delivers supernatural intrigue. Missing her work means depriving yourself of exceptional storytelling. –Chelsea Reed

Kelly Sue DeConnick

Captain Marvel

Follow Earth's Mightiest Hero's cosmic journey amid interstellar conflict. Now $68.02 (46% off $125) at Amazon

Sarah Rose Etter

Etter crafts bizarre yet insightful novels for unconventional readers. Both her published works – The Book of X (surreal generational trauma) and Ripe (tech burnout meets existential horror) – rank among my favorites. Her Saint Maud-esque conclusions linger long after reading. Here's hoping for dozens more. –Leanne Butkovic

Sarah Rose Etter

Ripe: A Novel

A Silicon Valley parable about success's sacrifices, praised by Roxane Gay for its uniqueness. Now $15.81 (12% off $18) at Amazon

Isabel Greenberg

Her feminist medieval tale's upcoming film adaptation, featuring Charli XCX as Rosa, promises cinematic magic. –Kelly Pham

Isabel Greenberg

The One Hundred Nights of Hero

A beautifully illustrated medieval tapestry celebrating female storytellers. $11.31 at Amazon

N.K Jemisin

The Broken Earth Trilogy showcases Jemisin's groundbreaking fantasy – particularly The Obelisk Gate's innovative magic system. While her challenging narrative structure in The Fifth Season may initially confuse, its devastating payoff justifies every twist. Following Essun's quest amidst geological cataclysms, this Hugo-winning masterpiece redefines the genre. –Miranda Sanchez

N.K Jemisin

The Broken Earth Trilogy: The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, The Stone Sky

This collector's set gathers all three Hugo-winning novels. Now $27.49 (45% off $49.99) at Amazon

T. Kingfisher

Kingfisher's prolific output includes brilliant fairy tale reimaginings and gothic horror. Her balanced approach offsets dark themes with humor and rich characterization. Whether exploring psychological trauma (What Moves the Dead) or crafting fantasy romance (Saint of Steel series), her stories resonate deeply while delivering chills. –MS

T. Kingfisher

What Moves the Dead

A haunting Poe reinvention from the award-winning author. Now $8.46 (44% off $14.99) at Amazon

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