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Most people would say they enjoy reading a good book now and then. A good amount of books are being turned into films or have already been. For example, John Green’s novel, Paper Towns, has just been released as a feature-length film. And you are probably aware of the success of E.L. James and 50 Shades of Grey. Lately, females have been dominating the literary world. Here are the top five female authors we think are going to hit it big.
Number One: Emily Giffin.
Emily Giffin is a talented novelist with several books categorized as “Chick Lit.” Her best-known novel is Something Borrowed, which was adapted into a movie released in 2011 under the same name. I saw the movie before I read the book, and let me tell you, the saying, “The book is …show more content…

If you enjoy reading crime and mystery novels, you will love Gillian Flynn. She is known for her best-selling book, Gone Girl, which recently graced the silver screen and even garnered a few Oscar nominations. The movie is amazing, but it pales in comparison to the book, which is a real pager turner. She has also written Sharp Objects and Dark Places, both of which are becoming adapted to movies as well.

Number Three: Alice Clayton.
Alice Clayton is an author who is known for the Cocktail series. Her books are also categorized under “Chick Lit.” The Cocktail series consists of five books about a young group of girlfriends going through life and trying to find Mr. Right along the way. Clayton’s writing is quirky and honest, while also managing to come off as genuine. These aren’t your typical cheesy romance novels. This series is smart, witty and is the perfect fun read for a twenty-something woman.

Number Four: Mara Leveritt.
Mara Leveritt is an Arkansas-based reporter best known as the author of Devil’s Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three. This crime novel is nonfiction and based on the infamous West Memphis Three, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jesse Misskelly. The West Memphis Three were convicted of murder in Arkansas and subsequently set free after eighteen years. The film adaptation was released in 2013 and stars Reese Witherspoon and Colin

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