In Memoriam 2021
Remembering Rob Reiner (1947-2025)
Rob Reiner began as an actor and later went on to direct movies, including the beloved favorites The Princess Bride and Stand By Me.
Remembering Sophie Kinsella
Sophie Kinsella (1969-2025) is best known for her Shopaholic series, which was also made into a movie.
Remembering Fern Michaels
Fern Michaels' (1933-2025) writing career spanned 5 decades and included 150 books.
Remembering Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton (1946-2025) had her breakout role in The Godfather and later won an Oscar for Annie Hall.
Remembering Robert Redford
Robert Reford (1936-2025) was an Academy Award winning actor and director. His hit films include The Sting and The Way We Were.
Remembering Greg Iles
Greg Iles (1960-2025) wrote many historical mystery novels, most set in Mississippi. He's best known for his Penn Cage series.
Remembering Edmund White
Edmund White (1940-2025) was an award-winner novelist, essayist, and biographer. He is considered a trailblazing writer of gay literature.
Remembering Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa (1936-2025), a Peruvian writer, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010.
Remembering John Feinstein (1956-2025)
John Feinstein was a sports reporter and author of more than 40 books about sports, including a series of mysteries for teens.
Remembering Tom Robbins
Tom Robbins (1932-2025) is the author of several iconic American novels, including Jitterbug Perfume and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
Remembering Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) was the 39th President of the United States and was from Plains, Georgia.
Remembering Nikki Giovanni
In honor of Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator (June 7, 1943 - Dec 9, 2024).
Remembering Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni (1943-2024) was an esteemed and award-winning poet. She also wrote children's books, including Rosa, a Caldecott Honor book.
Remembering Barbara Taylor Bradford (1933-2024)
Barbara Taylor Bradford wrote more than 40 novels, many of which were made into tv movies.
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.