Judy Blume

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Arts

In 'Are You There, God?' Margaret's story isn't universal — and that's OK

7:00am April 29, 2023

by Linda Holmes

In 1970, Judy Blume published the story of one girl, at one moment, with one group of friends, who experiences early adolescence in a way particular to her. And that's what makes it compelling.

James Patterson, together with a cadre of co-writers, consistently produces more than 10 books a year. Forbes estimates that Patterson made $90 million this year alone.

Books

Book News: James Patterson Makes Good On $1M Promise To Indies

7:30am June 19, 2015

by Colin Dwyer

With a final $437,000 push, his plan to donate $1 million of his own money to support independent booksellers is complete. Also: Judy Blume is set to publish her first adult novel in 15 years.