authors

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    12 Authors Who Wrote Historic Books After Being Rejected

    Many of the world’s most famous books almost never existed. Before becoming successful, several legendary authors were rejected repeatedly by…

    Many of the world’s most famous books almost never existed. Before becoming successful, several legendary authors were rejected repeatedly by publishers who believed their stories wouldn’t sell. In some cases, those same books later became cultural phenomena read by millions…

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    10 of the Most Prestigious Book Authors of the Last 10 Years

    Over the last decade, certain authors have managed to stand out not only because of their sales, but because of…

    Over the last decade, certain authors have managed to stand out not only because of their sales, but because of the impact their books had on readers, critics, and popular culture. Some reinvented classic genres, others brought fresh perspectives to…

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    20 Yearbook Photos of authors that made a dent in the history books

    Before they became literary giants, these authors were simply students, captured in the candid, often awkward charm of yearbook photos.…

    Before they became literary giants, these authors were simply students, captured in the candid, often awkward charm of yearbook photos. From the shy smiles of future poets to the confident gazes of novelists who would one day redefine storytelling, these…