Order of James Clavell Books
James Clavell (1924-1994) was a British author of historical fiction, screenwriter and director. Clavell was a World War II veteran and was a Japanese POW – experiences he borrowed upon in his career as a novelist (most notably in King Rat). He wrote the screenplays to various films, including The Fly and The Great Escape. Clavell was an admirer of Ayn Rand and sent her a copy of Noble House that read, “This is for Ayn Rand – one of the real, true talents on this earth for which many, many thanks.” (more…)
Order of Milo Weaver Books
Milo Weaver is the central character in a series of spy thriller/mystery novels by American author Olen Steinhauer. Weaver is an agent who works for a secret branch of the CIA that specializes in black ops. The rights to the novel The Tourist have been purchased by George Clooney’s production company, Smokehouse Pictures. (more…)
Order of Ruthenia Quintet Books
The Ruthenia Quintet is a series of historical thriller/mystery novels by American author Olen Steinhauer. The series is set in Eastern Europe. The series starts in 1948 and ends with the fall of communism in 1989. One book represents a decade. Each book follows a different main character. The series is also known as The Bridge of Sighs series. (more…)
Order of Olen Steinhauer Books
Olen Steinhauer is an American novelist of historical and spy mysteries/thrillers. He is the author of the Ruthenia Quintet and the Milo Weaver series. The New York Times said of him, “Not since John le Carre has a writer so vividly evoked the multilayered, multifaceted, deeply paranoid world of espionage, in which identities and allegiances are malleable and ever shifting, the mirrors of loyalty and betrayal reflecting one another to infinity.” Olen has lived all across the United States and in several European countries. (more…)
Order of Chesapeake Shores Books
Chesapeake Shores is a series of contemporary romance novels by American novelist Sherryl Woods. The series is a collection of romantic tales that are set in the town of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland. (more…)
Order of Sweet Magnolias Books
Sweet Magnolias is a series of contemporary romance novels by American author Sherryl Woods. Set in Serenity, South Carolia, Sweet Magnolias is about a group of friends who act as a support group for others in the town when they are down and out. (more…)
Order of Devaneys Books
The Devaneys is a series of contemporary romance novels by American author Sherryl Woods. The series follows various members of the Devaney family, with each novel covering a separate member of the Devaney clan. (more…)
J.K. Rowling’s House Sells for Over $3.6 Million
Written by Dan Malone on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012It’s not Hogwarts, but the home of J.K. Rowling has sold for over $3.6 million.
The home where Rowling wrote four of her Harry Potter novels is a 19th century Victorian mansion with eight bedrooms, a walled gardens and a detached office (that Rowling made good use of). The buyer is real estate agent and businessman, James Whitson. (more…)
Order of Amanda Roberts Books
Amanda Roberts is the central character in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Sherryl Woods. Amanda is an investigative reported based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her partner is former New York cop Joe Donelli. The series is also known as the Amanda and Donelli Mysteries. The Amanda Roberts series is one of Sherryl’s two mystery series, along with the Molly DeWitt series. (more…)
Order of And Baby Makes Three Books
And Baby Makes Three and The Delacourts of Texas are two contemporary romance novels by American author Sherryl Woods. The And Baby Makes Three series is about the Adams family ladies all finding love and getting little bundles of joy. The series spins off into the Delacourts of Texas series, covering the same subject matter. (more…)