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Try these authors and titles if you're ready to break into books written for adults.

Authors to try

Raymond E. Feist
Raymond E. Feist describes his books as "historical novels about imaginary places." His books have been the basis of computer games such as "Betrayal at Krondor".
If you like this you could try … Science fiction/fantasy
Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult is a critically acclaimed author whose books focus on family, relationships and the balance of love. The Pact is a good one to start with - all about first love, loss and the complications that come with the territory.
If you like this you could try … Stories about marriage and relationships
Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman writes for adults, children and teens. Although her novels feature contemporary life her books have a thread of magic in them. Alice Hoffman wrote Practical Magic which has been made into a movie starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.
If you like this you could try … Stories about marriage and relationships
CoverTad Williams
Tad Williams writes multi-book science fiction/fantasy series which encompass worlds of magic and virtual reality.
If you like this you could try … Science fiction/fantasy
Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby has been described by "Booklist Review" as a "wise and funny spokesperson for the Modern Male." High Fidelity and About a Boy have been made into great movies but also deserve a read.
If you like this you could try … Humorous novels
Nicholas Evans
Nicholas Evans is the author of the bestseller book and movie The Horse Whisperer. His books have a wildness about them which is mirrored in the animal mysticism and craggy backdrop of his stories.
If you like this you could try … Animal stories
Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is a best-selling author who has had three of his novels made into movies (Message in a bottle, A walk to remember and The notebook). For those that like their romance to the extreme.
If you like this you could try … The horse whisperer

Cross-over books

Project X: a novel by Jim Shepard
Junior High is a relentless nightmare for Edwin and Flake. They deal with school life with bitter and clever remarks until the only recourse left is one which will leave them with blood on their hands.
If you like this you could try … Cult fiction
Death of a poison pen by M. C. Beaton
One of a series of "Hamish Macbeth" mysteries. Hamish Macbeth is a Scottish cop who likes the idea of an untroubled life in the Highlands - but trouble always seems to find him. A BBC drama has been based on these best-selling novels.
If you like this you could try … Best of British Detective stories
Prince Edward by Dennis McFarland
For Benjamin Rome, the summer of 1959 is one of the hottest, longest and most difficult he will have to face. Prince Edward is set in the South of the United States at a time of racial tension within schools. Benjamin has to make choices that belie his age as his friendship with a black farmhand is tested.
If you like this you could try … Stories about marriage and relationships
The forest lover by Susan Vreeland
The forest lover is set at the turn of the 20th century and sees Emily Carr, painter and naturalist, in search of herself in the wilds of British Colombia rather than conform to her father's expectations that she marry and settle.
If you like this you could try … Historical Fiction
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz’s answer to "I see dead people". Odd Thomas, for better or worse, is sought out by dead people for his help. This leads to unlikely friends and allies in Odd Thomas’ bid to make some sense of the huge catastrophe that befalls the town.
If you like this you could try … Stephen King
Shout down the moon by Lisa Tucker
Patty Taylor has had it all - a bad childhood, been homeless, in a destructive relationship and had a baby, Willie. She is now the front singer in a band and life is moving on until Willy’s father turns up on her doorstop with a mind to get her and Willie back. A book about "finding your voice and becoming the hero of your own life."
If you like this you could try … Oprah’s fiction
Good Blood by Aaron Elkins
One of a series of books featuring Gideon Oliver, a professor of forensic anthropology. His forensic work for police has had him dubbed the "skeleton detective." For fans of ghoulish television programmes like "CSI" and "SVU". 
If you like this you could try … Patricia Cornwell