The Author of ‘The Help’ Wrote a Second Novel. Yes, Following Up Was Daunting.
Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel became a best seller, but was also heavily criticized for its portrayal of Black characters.
Joseph Wambaugh, Author With a Cop’s-Eye View, Is Dead at 88
In novels like “The Glitter Dome” and nonfiction works like “The Onion Field,” he took a harsh, unglamorous look at the ...
Old Trafford being bulldozed will hurt – but Manchester United need a new stadium
Manchester United's home since 1910 is special but tired. A new stadium feels right for a club in need of a fresh ...
David Sellers, Architect Who Built What He Designed, Dies at 86
He believed that architects could design better buildings if they did the construction themselves. His do-it-yourself ...
The Forgotten Bestseller That Readers Loved but Critics Ignored
Readers adored 'The Bridges of Madison County', but critics dismissed it. This unforgettable love story still resonates ...
Joseph Wambaugh, L.A. Cop Turned Novelist and Screenwriter, Dies at 88
He wrote 'The Onion Field,' 'The New Centurions' and 'The Blue Knight' and created the realistic anthology series 'Police ...