I tend to read Science Fiction and Fantasy books, and among my favourite authors are:
Raymond E. Feist,
Tolkien,
Michael A. Stackpole,
Jim Butcher,
Timothy Zahn,
Kelley Armstrong,
Juliet Marillier,
James Barclay,
plus some others.
I have a
goodreads account for anyone interested in taking a look (there's tones of academic books on there as well).