Bridges of Madison County author Robert James Waller dies, 77

Robert James Waller famously wrote the bestselling book and film in only 11 days. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

[ BBC News | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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He wielded his pencil at Random House for more than 50 years, nurturing the writing of Seymour Hersh, Neil Sheehan, Pete Dexter and other authors. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-04-20 22:42:26 UTC ]
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Photographer and author Stuart Goodman dies of coronavirus

The photographer and author Stuart Goodman has died of coronavirus aged 73, it has been confirmed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-02 20:40:02 UTC ]
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Author James Patterson Funding Drive To Save Indie Booksellers

On Thursday, the best-selling author pledged $500,000 to a new campaign: #SaveIndieBookstores. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2020-04-02 20:17:14 UTC ]
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Tomie dePaola, beloved children's author and illustrator of 'Strega Nona,' dies at 85

DePaola wrote or illustrated more than 270 children's books, sold nearly 25 million copies and had his books translated into more than 20 languages. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-03-31 18:51:09 UTC ]
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Author Anna James launches virtual bookclub

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-26 10:05:59 UTC ]
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Clive Cussler, Bestselling Adventure Author, Dies at 88

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-27 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author and real-life Hemingway hero Clive Cussler has died.

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[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-26 20:05:13 UTC ]
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Alasdair Gray, Scotch Author of Daring Prose, Dies at 85

He didn’t publish his first novel (which he illustrated himself) until he was 46. But his impact, as both a writer and an artist, has lasted. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-01-11 01:15:42 UTC ]
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Author Charles Sprawson dies, aged 78

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-08 07:22:55 UTC ]
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Elizabeth Wurtzel, author of Prozac Nation, has died at 52.

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[ Literrary Hub | 2020-01-07 16:23:12 UTC ]
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Sonny Mehta dies aged 77

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-30 16:18:01 UTC ]
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Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge discusses writing process at packed-out Southbank Centre

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 05:43:34 UTC ]
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Clive James dies at 80; a last poetry book will come next year

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-27 02:27:11 UTC ]
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge set for rare public appearance as Sceptre unveils Fleabag campaign

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-04 12:32:19 UTC ]
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Günter Kunert, 90, Searingly Satirical German Author, Dies

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[ The New York Times | 2019-10-07 22:40:33 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 12:10:19 UTC ]
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The dying author of ‘The Leopard’ finds new life in ‘Lampedusa’

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-18 18:21:20 UTC ]
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