I kind of consider Dan Brown to be an author for non-readers. Now, I don't mean anything bad by that. Just, there's a reason that millions of people who hadn't picked up a book in years suddenly went crazy for The Da Vinci Code. Dan Brown writes in a very simple (for lack of a better term - the average person doesn't need to work too hard at all to grasp the idea) and heavily visual fashion. His books are some of the most readily turned into movies because they're basically written in a readily-envisioned form to start with, while also being for adults and thus dodging the more common YA shtick and all. In a way, this has allowed him to do what most fiction authors dream of but few ever do, and appeal to readers and non-readers alike. Of course, snobs will turn their noses up at him, as can pretty much always be counted on to happen, but for my part I'm pretty impressed that he pulled it off. I own all his books, but have a few to catch up on and finish reading. He's not my favorite, but he's pretty darn good, and his descriptive work is something I can only hope to match someday.

I like them. He does a great job describing real locations in a way that makes you feel like you're really there, and the plots are well thought out, intense, rich with unique characters and their motivations, and realistic enough to make you think that the more unbelievable things aren't completely impossible.

Angels & Demons still my fav of all time