Grisham among the speakers at BookExpo America

Mar 07, 2010

BookExpo America has announced its star lineup for the main Author Breakfast of the trade show, to take place on Thursday, May 27. It will feature John Grisham, Condoleezza Rice and Mary Roach. Jon Stewart will be the Master of Ceremonies. BookExpo America will be held in New York from May 25-27, 2010.

John Grisham remembers Barry Hannah

Mar 03, 2010

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When Barry Hannah died of a heart attack on the March 1, he left behind a literary legacy that included eight novels and four short story collections. For John Grisham, the first book-signing he ever attended was in 1988, for Hannah’s Hey Jack! Grisham recalls, “I discovered him through Airships, in law school, back when I wasn’t thinking about being a writer.”

Grisham's next legal thriller for adults to be released in October

Feb 27, 2010

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John Grisham. Photo by Maryanne Ventrice

Although John Grisham has sold rights to the first two children’s books to Penguin, Doubleday will still publish his forthcoming legal thriller for adults, an untitled work that will be released in October 2010. Grisham has said in the past that at some point, he would like to pick up where his 2001 novel A Painted House left off.

Grisham to attend 'Justice' program

Feb 27, 2010

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John Grisham will add celebrity sparkle to “Justice Through Journalism” programming by the Innocence Institute of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Grisham will speak briefly and answer questions during a March 24 gala that will benefit the Innocence Institute.

John Grisham to write children's books

Feb 27, 2010

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John Grisham is writing a new series for children centered on a precocious amateur lawyer. First book is called “Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer” and it will be published on May 25, 2010. It features the 13-year-old Theodore Boone, the son of two attorneys in a small Southern town.

Video: John Grisham discusses innocence cases

Feb 13, 2010

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Author John Grisham discussed innocence cases at the UVA Law School during a talk to the Innocence and Capital Post-Conviction clinics and related student organizations Jan. 26, 2010.

Grisham banned by Texan jail authorities

Feb 13, 2010

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Bestselling and classic books have been banned from prisons in Texas over security, race or sex concerns. John Grisham has had four titles banned in the last five years. Other authors include Annie Proulx, Jenna Bush, Joyce Carol Oates, John Updike and Alice Walker.

John Grisham to speak at MSU's First Pitch Banquet

Feb 08, 2010

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A trio of former Mississippi State University baseball players that currently serve as professional baseball scouts will share the podium as guest speakers at the 13th annual “First Pitch/Meet the Team” baseball celebration Thursday, February 18 on the MSU campus. This year’s program lineup joins an impressive array of featured speakers, including best-selling author and MSU alumnus John Grisham.