In Memoriam 2021
Remembering Nelson DeMille, 1943-2024
Celebrate the life and works of Nelson DeMille. His thriller and suspense novels have been popular since his first major book in 1978.
Remembering Tina McElroy Ansa
Tina McElroy Ansa (1949-2024) was born in Macon and worked for the AJC. Her novels portrayed Black Southern life, culture, and spirituality.
Remembering James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones (1931-2024) is an Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award winning actor known for such films as The Lion King and Coming to America.
Bernice Johnson Reagon and Songs of Freedom
This Readers' Advisory serves to honor and remember Bernice Johnson Reagon and her contributions to the Civil Rights movement and beyond.
Remembering Paul Auster (1947-2024)
Author of numerous novels, Paul Auster is best known for The New York Trilogy and 4 3 2 1, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Remembering Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold (1930-2024) wrote and illustrated 17 books for children, including Tar Beach which won the Coretta Scott King Award.
Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor (1930-2023) was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981, making her the first woman on the Court.
Remembering Tim Dorsey
Tim Dorsey wrote more than 20 mysteries featuring Florida anti-hero Serge A. Storms.
Remembering A.S. Byatt
A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) is best known for her novel Possession, which won the 1990 Booker Prize.
Remembering Tony Bennett
In his long career Tony Bennett (1926-2023) sold more than 500 million records and won 20 Grammys.
Remembering Milan Kundera
Czech novelist Milan Kundera (1929-2023), one of the most influential writers of the 20th century
Remembering Milan Kundera
Czech novelist Milan Kundera (1929-2023) is best known for his novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Remembering John Romita, Sr.
John Romita, Sr. began working on Marvel’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” in 1966 alongside Stan Lee.
Remembering Cormac McCarthy
Celebrate the legacy of award-winning novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Cormac McCarthy (July 20, 1933 – June 13, 2023).
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Tina Turner
This reader's advisory includes resources that celebrate the life and legacy of rock and roll royalty Tina Turner.
Remembering Tina Turner
In a music career that spanned decades, Tina Turner sold over 100 million records and won multiple Grammys.
