I... don't regconize any of those names. I mean, I heard Tamora Pierce. but I haven't read any of their books.

I... read Chinese ones too. More CHinese than English. Which is why the weak English grammar. lol.
I find the English novels are not as humourous as some Chinese writing style. It is not because of culture difference, it is just some Chinese novels seems to be able to convey many laughing jokes in one page than English.