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The best books of the last 30 years: Honorable mentions
In our survey about the best books since 1996, a number of authors split the vote — among their own titles. Here are 10 ...
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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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Will Smith Gets a Street Named After Him in His Hometown Philadelphia: 'Honor of a Lifetime'
"Philly, I am yours. This is the honor of a lifetime," wrote the actor Will Smith's name is now forever enshrined on the streets of Philadelphia. On Wednesday, March 26, the Oscar winner ...
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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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Stephen A. Smith says he would’ve ‘swung’ at LeBron if NBA star got physical as beef takes latest twist
If Stephen A. Smith was looking to move past his now-infamous confrontation with Lakers star LeBron James, he didn’t do so on Wednesday’s edition of his self-titled podcast. After James went ...
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LJ Smith death: Vampire Diaries author dies aged 66
The first three books in the series were published in 1991 by HarperCollins, with a fourth released the following year. But Smith didn’t realize at the time that the work was for hire ...
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Maggie Smith Has Had to ‘Unlearn’ Her Identity as a Poet
“I’ve had to set that limiting belief aside,” she says, “in order to write other kinds of books without feeling like an interloper.” Her new guidebook is called “Dear Writer.
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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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Stephen A. Smith Ripped for Classless Line About LeBron James, Kobe Bryant’s Memorial
Smith went on an extended monologue blasting James on Thursday morning's edition of First Take and, among the many points he hit, said James should feel fortunate he never brought up certain ...
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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 ...
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Beloved author of iconic book series dies aged just 66 after late career resurgence
Smith was best known as the author of The Vampire Diaries, which sold millions of copies and became a hit TV show. The author was also known as a prolific ghostwriter who would repossess her ...
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Former FSU star, Houston Astros' top prospect Cam Smith gets emotional call-up to MLB
Cam Smith, a former Florida State baseball player, has made the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster. Smith, who was drafted 14th overall by the Chicago Cubs in 2024, was traded to the Astros in the ...