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John Grisham e-books available soon! [49]

Rasmus — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:17:12 GMT

After some initial hesitation, author John Grisham is soon expected to add his titles to the e-book catalog, Grisham’s agent say. “E-books will become the go-to-first format for an ever-expanding group of readers who are newly discovering how much they enjoy reading books on a screen,” said Markus Dohle, chief executive of Random House.

Grisham will be speaking at a fundraising event in Princeton, NJ [3]

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:34:20 GMT

John Grisham will be speaking at a fund raising event in Princeton, NJ at Nassau Presbyterian Church on April 13. Centurion Ministries, a secular, non-profit organization, has been working to free the wrongfully convicted since 1983.

John Grisham e-books now available, including on Kindle [4]

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:09:23 GMT

John Grisham is making his debut in digital. Random House announced the publication of the entire John Grisham backlist of twenty-three titles as e-books, beginning March 16, 2010. “John Grisham is one of the greatest storytellers of all time,” said Sonny Mehta, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. “This is one of our most exciting e-book initiatives to date, and is certain to usher in a new generation of Grisham readers and e-book adopters.”

Grisham's "A Time to Kill" heads for Broadway [2]

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:56:47 GMT

A stage adaptation of John Grisham’s first novel, “A Time to Kill,” will have its world premiere in 2011 in Washington in what is being billed as a “pre-Broadway” production. Arena Stage’s artistic director Molly Smith said on March 11 that the play will run May 6, 2011, through June 19, 2011. “A Time to Kill” concerns the murder trial of a father who takes the law into his own hands after his daughter is raped.

Grisham among the speakers at BookExpo America

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:09:09 GMT

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

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:21:15 GMT

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

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:06:46 GMT

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 [1]

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:21:11 GMT

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 [9]

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:36:59 GMT

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 [2]

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:36:57 GMT

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 [2]

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:59:01 GMT

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

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:36:22 GMT

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.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Grisham! [2]

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:48:15 GMT

Mr. John Grisham turns 55 today!

John Grisham is the 6th bestselling author of the decade [1]

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:02:49 GMT

The award-winning British author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling has topped the list of the bestselling authors of the decade. Modern legal thriller legend John Grisham, who ranked sixth, sold 9,862,998 copies for $105 million.

Video: John Grisham interview on Borders

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:18:37 GMT

In his first collection of short stories, John Grisham takes us back to Ford County, Mississippi, the setting of his first novel, A Time to Kill. Featuring a cast of characters you’ll never forget, these stories bring Ford County to vivid and colorful life. This wholly surprising collection reminds readers once again why Grisham is one of America’s favorite storytellers.