All articles tagged with #novelist
Molly Parkin was a flamboyant and influential fashion editor, artist, and novelist known for her bold style, candid sexuality, and dramatic life changes, including overcoming alcoholism and embracing spirituality, until her death at 93.
Bassem Khandaqji, a Palestinian who was imprisoned for planning a 2004 bombing, was released in 2025 as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal and has since become an award-winning novelist, writing about Palestinian and Israeli perspectives and advocating for a shared future.
Jilly Cooper, a renowned novelist born in 1937, has passed away in 2025, leaving behind a significant legacy in literature.
Gary Shteyngart, a successful novelist known for his humor and cultural commentary, has recently embraced a luxurious lifestyle, including high-end fashion and watch collecting, while reflecting on his journey from modest beginnings to affluence, and his recent creative burst with his sixth novel, 'Vera, or Faith.'
Edmund White, a renowned American novelist and essayist known for his influential works on gay life and sexuality, has died at age 85. His career spanned over 30 books, including groundbreaking novels, biographies, and memoirs that significantly shaped modern LGBTQ+ literature. White's work was celebrated for its wit, candor, and impact on bringing gay experiences to a broad audience.
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the acclaimed author of 40 novels including the best-selling 'A Woman of Substance,' has died at 91. Her debut novel sold 30 million copies and inspired a popular TV adaptation. Known for her stories of strong, independent women, Bradford's work had a significant impact on readers and writers alike. She was celebrated for her contributions to literature and her advocacy for women's empowerment. Bradford was made an OBE in 2007 and was a passionate supporter of literacy initiatives.
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the renowned novelist best known for her debut novel 'A Woman of Substance,' has passed away at the age of 91. Her work, which often focused on strong female characters, has left a significant impact on the literary world.
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the renowned novelist best known for her debut novel 'A Woman of Substance,' has passed away at the age of 91. Her work, which often focused on strong female characters, has left a significant impact on the literary world.
John Barth, the innovative postmodernist novelist known for his darkly comic and complicated novels, has passed away at the age of 93. His works, including "Giles Goat-Boy" and "The Sot-Weed Factor," challenged traditional literary standards and advocated for new approaches to literature. Barth, a writer's writer, was an emeritus professor at Johns Hopkins University and continued to write and publish into the 21st century.
Dan Wakefield, a versatile writer known for his novels, journalism, essays, and screenplays, passed away at the age of 91 in Miami. His work covered a wide range of topics, including life in 1950s New York City, the civil rights movement, and the impact of war. Wakefield's personal journey from religious faith to atheism and back was also a prominent theme in his writing. He leaves behind a legacy of over 20 books and a reputation for combining reporter's instincts with graceful prose.
John Nichols, the author of "The Milagro Beanfield War," has passed away at the age of 83. Nichols, originally from New York City, became a beloved figure in New Mexico after moving there in 1969. His novel, "The Milagro Beanfield War," which tells the story of farmers fighting for their right to irrigate their farms, gained popularity and was later adapted into a film. Nichols was known for his humorous and satirical writing style, often depicting the landscapes and people of New Mexico. He authored several other novels and non-fiction works throughout his career.
A.S. Byatt, the acclaimed British novelist and scholar, known for her Booker Prize-winning novel "Possession," has passed away at the age of 87. Byatt, who published 11 novels and six collections of short stories, broke the academic mold by seamlessly blending her intellectual prowess with her fiction writing. "Possession," a scholarly detective story exploring illicit love across two centuries, became a bestseller and was adapted into a feature film. Byatt's work expanded the scope of contemporary British fiction and solidified her reputation as an unapologetic intellectual.
Michael Caine, the legendary British actor, has officially announced his retirement from acting at the age of 90. His final film will be The Great Escaper, where he plays a World War II veteran. Caine stated that he doesn't want to continue playing elderly roles and believes there won't be leading men at his age. Despite his retirement, he is listed for one more role in the Now You See Me series, but production has been stalled due to an actors strike. Additionally, Caine will be releasing his first novel, Deadly Game, in November.
Tributes pour in for Martin Amis, the celebrated British novelist who died at the age of 73. Salman Rushdie led the tributes, describing Amis as having a unique literary voice. Amis's writing style, which prioritized language over plot and narrative, was praised by many. He leaves behind a shelf of 15 novels, including Money and London Fields. Amis had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, the same illness that killed his friend Christopher Hitchens in 2011.
British author Martin Amis, known for his novels "Money" and "London Fields," has died at the age of 73. His publisher, Penguin Books UK, announced his death on Saturday. Amis' wife, Isabel Fonseca, confirmed that his cause of death was esophageal cancer. Amis was a novelist, essayist, memoirist, critic, and stylist who had a significant impact on British literature. His works were noted for their dark, wry satire and inventiveness.