Unfortunately, today’s news isn’t very cheery (except for Twilight fans). Both Robert B. Parker, a prolific crime writer, and Erich Segal, oft-quoted author of Love Story, passed away earlier this week in their 70s. Many blogs, newspapers, and magazines are celebrating their work and lives.
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Robert B. Parker
Crime novelist Robert B. Parker died suddenly last Monday at his home in Massachusetts. Parker was 77 and the author of over 60 books (some of which have yet to be released), and he was working on the latest of his Spenser novels when he suffered a heart attack at his desk. The Guardian and Shelf Life reflect on Parker’s work and the influence he’s had on the crime genre.
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Erich Segal
The book world also lost Erich Segal last week, the novelist best known for his 1970 bestseller Love Story. Segal was 72 when he passed away, but you can expect to hear his famous line, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry,” for years to come. Jacket Copy remembers the author, and NPR’s Martha Woodroof describes her experience with Love Story 40 years ago.
- In cheerier, vampire news, fans of “The Twilight Saga” are celebrating the announcement of an upcoming Twilight graphic novel. Illustrated and adapted by Young Kim, the graphic novel will release March 16th and has already moved to Amazon’s top 50 (probably top 10 by the time this publishes). Omnivoracious and Shelf Life discuss the project, the buzz, and Stephenie Meyers’ thoughts on the illustrated version.
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