The Pulitzer winner who has advised presidents is still writing. His influential books include “Lincoln at Gettysburg” and “Why I Am a Catholic,” but he’s decided he no longer is.
A new book by Kristine Condon unearths stories from Flossmoor’s past as the village marks 100 years, while giving a boost to a veterans memorial effort.
Canadian short story writer, and 2013 Nobel laureate in fiction Alice Munro died on May 13 at the age of 92.
Amy Dickinson is not retiring, however. She’s opening a library in her hometown, taking a stab at writing fiction and continuing as a panelist for “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me.”
Two top editors at Penguin Random House are leaving as the country’s leading trading publisher continues to transform during a period of uncertain revenues and generational change.
In Oprah’s wake two celebrity book club colossi have risen, Reese’s Book Club (Reese Witherspoon), and Read with Jenna (Jenna Bush Hager).
The ultimate takeaway, for the authors, was that just like a park or nature preserve, a brewery or pub can be the center of a community as well.
Millet’s books often traffic in humor, but other than that, you never quite know what you’re going to get.
Also in museum news, a return for the American Writers Festival and a fire station is sold for $1.
Eig said he was home alone in Lakeview when he heard the announcement. “It’s kind of hard to top the year I just had.”