The writers behind the classics
Behind every great book is a great AUTHOR, and this puzzle gathers some of the most famous. You'll be finding the giants of English literature — Charles DICKENS, Jane AUSTEN, the BRONTE sisters, George ORWELL and Thomas HARDY — names every reader knows.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the shelf, no two famous authors word searches are the same. One round a backwards HEMINGWAY hides in a corner; the next a diagonal STEINBECK appears across the middle.
Storytellers from around the world
Great writing comes from everywhere, and the NOVELIST list spans the globe. There's American TWAIN, HEMINGWAY and STEINBECK, the poets POE, DICKINSON and ANGELOU, mystery queen Agatha CHRISTIE, wit Oscar WILDE, and fantasy master TOLKIEN. We've hidden adventure writers Jules VERNE and Rudyard KIPLING, Lewis CARROLL of Wonderland, modern voices Margaret ATWOOD and MURAKAMI, and J.K. ROWLING, who got a generation reading.
It's a great fit for a reading or literature topic. Tracking down H-E-M-I-N-G-W-A-Y turns spelling practice into a library tour.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each name you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know who's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal them all at once.
Print a famous authors word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh famous authors puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a reading topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for reading and literature lessons. Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which authors are in the word search?
Literary greats — Dickens, Austen, the Brontes, Twain, Hemingway and Tolkien, plus Christie, Wilde, Angelou and Atwood. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the famous authors word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a reading lesson and young learners.