'Discworld' Author Terry Pratchett Dies At 66'Discworld' Author Terry Pratchett Dies At 66
'Discworld' Author Terry Pratchett Dies At 66Fantasy author Terry Pratchett has died after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2007.
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Norman Bridwell, Creator of 'Clifford' Books, Dies at 86Norman Bridwell, Creator of 'Clifford' Books, Dies at 86
Norman Bridwell, Creator of 'Clifford' Books, Dies at 86Writer and illustrator Norman Bridwell, best known as the creator of the children's book series 'Clifford the Big Red Dog,' has died at the age of 86.
British Crime Novelist P. D. James Dead At 94British Crime Novelist P. D. James Dead At 94
British Crime Novelist P. D. James Dead At 94P.D. James passed away at her home in Oxford Thursday. The "Queen of Crime" is perhaps best known for her character detective Adam Dalgliesh.
Maya Angelou, Civil Rights Activist And Poet, Dies At 86Maya Angelou, Civil Rights Activist And Poet, Dies At 86
Maya Angelou, Civil Rights Activist And Poet, Dies At 86The iconic writer and civil rights activist was found at her home. She had been facing health problems.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel-Winning Author, Dead At 87Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel-Winning Author, Dead At 87
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel-Winning Author, Dead At 87The acclaimed author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" passed away Thursday at the age of 87.
Controversial Writer, Activist Amiri Baraka Dies At Age 79Controversial Writer, Activist Amiri Baraka Dies At Age 79
Controversial Writer, Activist Amiri Baraka Dies At Age 79The poet and author is considered one of the most influential writers of his generation, but his work was often called too extreme.
Unpublished Works Of J.D. Salinger Leaked OnlineUnpublished Works Of J.D. Salinger Leaked Online
Unpublished Works Of J.D. Salinger Leaked OnlineAll of J.D. Salinger's works were supposed to be concealed. Now, three of his stories have been leaked, first appearing on eBay.
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Oldest Book Printed In U.S. Sells For $14.2 MillionOldest Book Printed In U.S. Sells For $14.2 Million
Oldest Book Printed In U.S. Sells For $14.2 MillionThe Bay Psalm book became the most expensive book in the world after selling for $14.2 million.
Doris Lessing, Author Of 'The Golden Notebook,' Dies At 94Doris Lessing, Author Of 'The Golden Notebook,' Dies At 94
Doris Lessing, Author Of 'The Golden Notebook,' Dies At 94The famed British author was the oldest person to win the Nobel Prize in literature when she was 88 years old.
