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Bestselling author and NOLA native Michael Lewis out with new book: ‘Who Is Government?’
Today on Louisiana Considered, award-winning author and New Orleans native, Michael Lewis, joins us to discuss his new book, ...
Michael Scott Better Than David Brent? The 10 American Shows That Outdid Their British Originals
Thankfully, some American remakes have beaten the odds in tremendous fashion. Whether they keep the bones but expand the ...
A tail as old as time: Which are better, dogs or cats?
In the fictional world of Dog Man, the graphic novel series about a half-man, half-dog hybrid who works as a police officer, ...
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Let’s talk about books: Sweet Reads author visits bring writers to the public
In late March, Sweet Reads Books and Candy hosted a visit by author Amy Lynn Green, who has written several books, including “Things We Didn’t Say” and “The Lines Between Us.” ...
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LJ Smith, Author Of The Vampire Diaries, Dies At 66
LJ Smith, the acclaimed author of The Vampire Diaries novels, passed away at 66 on March 8 in Walnut Creek, California. Her partner, Julie Divola, confirmed the news to The New York Times, revealing ...
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L.J. Smith, whose ‘Vampire Diaries’ books inspired CW series, dies at 66
Author L.J. Smith, who created the “Vampire Diaries” book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name and contributed to pop culture’s obsession with vampires, has died. Smith died ...
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L.J. Smith, Author of the ‘Vampire Diaries’ Universe, Passes Away at 66
L.J. Smith, the acclaimed author best known for creating 'The Vampire Diaries' series, passed away at the age of 66 on March 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her contributions to young adult ...
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Ricky Gervais forced to pause plans for £5million mega mansion on River Thames over government fears as he's given list of demands to fulfil before he can start building it
What Ricky Gervais did not reckon with, however, was the possibility of full-blown flooding, fresh fears of which have forced the Office star to pause plans for a new riverside mansion.
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French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison
A court in Dar El Beida, near Algiers, sentenced the author on Thursday under “anti-terrorism” laws after he gave an interview to far-right French media outlet Frontieres, in which he ...
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The Vampire Diaries author L.J. Smith dies aged 66: Fans shocked after learning of iconic writer's death
The author of a much-loved vampire novel series that was adapted for screens has died aged 66, with fans expressing their love and grief online. L.J Smith, author of The Vampire Diaries, has died aged ...
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Canadian author Michael Crummey shortlisted for $154K Dublin Literary Award
Newfoundland author Michael Crummey has made the six-person shortlist for the 2025 Dublin Literary Award. The €100,000 (approx. $153,610 Cdn) prize annually recognizes the best work of ...
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L. J. Smith dead: Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ book series dies aged 66 after suffering rare disease as tributes pour in
AUTHOR L. J. Smith whose novels inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries has tragically died aged 66. Ms Smith died in hospital where she was being treated for a rare autoimmune disease, her ...