For fiction, I’m a sucker for thriller mysteries, some of which have more character development than others. Authors: Elizabeth George, Elly Griffiths, David Baldacci and Karin Slaughter.
For non-fiction, my favorite author is Ross King, who writes about art history in a very readable way. He’s written about Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Leonardo’s Last Supper, Monet’s waterlilies, and Canada’s Group of Seven. The last book I have not gotten to yet but the others are fascinating.
If you like thrillers and haven’t read it, get “I Am Pilgrim,” by Terry Hayes. Best thriller I’ve read in a long time. It’s his only book, as far as I know.