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Carol Fitzgerald wrote a lovely tribute to the late Nelson DeMille in the September 20th Bookreporter Weekly Update newsletter, and she encouraged readers to share their own thoughts about Nelson and his work. It is clear from the comments we compiled here that this beloved author will be missed, and his numerous books will be cherished for many years to come.
On Tuesday, September 17th, I learned the very sad news that Nelson DeMille passed away. He had been fighting esophageal cancer for about nine months. When I saw a note in my inbox last Tuesday night from his children, Lauren and Alex, I literally yelled “No!’ so loudly that my husband came in from the other room to see what had happened.
Books, algorithms, civics and dragons. Oh my!
The National Book Festival, hosted by the Library of Congress, is one of my favorite days of the year. August 24th marked the festival’s 24th anniversary!
It’s been held on the mall, it’s been held at the convention center, it’s been virtual, and it’s been hybrid.
Question my devotion? Here’s some evidence.
