Novelist

Date of Birth: March 18, 1932 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: January 27, 2009 Biography John Updike was an acclaimed American novelist, poet, short story writer, and literary critic, widely recognized for his prolific output and distinctive prose style. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and…

Date of Birth: February 23, 1944 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography John Sandford, whose real name is John Roswell Camp, is an American novelist and journalist best known for his “Prey” series featuring Lucas Davenport. Born on February 23, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sandford graduated…

Date of Birth: November 10, 1893 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: July 16, 1960 Biography John Phillips Marquand was an American novelist, born in Wilmington, Delaware. He gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century for his keenly observed social novels and his famous Mr.…

Date of Birth: April 21, 1923 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: January 16, 2009 Biography Sir John Mortimer was an English barrister, dramatist, screenwriter, and novelist, born on April 21, 1923, in Hampstead, London, England. He is best known for creating the character Horace…

Date of Birth: September 16, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: November 29, 2001 Biography John Knowles was an acclaimed American novelist, best known for his novel “A Separate Peace” (1959). Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, Knowles attended Phillips Exeter Academy, which served as…

Date of Birth: May 25, 1932 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: December 30, 2003 Biography John Gregory Dunne was a renowned American novelist, screenwriter, and literary critic, known for his incisive social commentary and compelling storytelling. Born into a prominent family in Hartford, Connecticut,…

Date of Birth: July 21, 1933 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: September 14, 1982 Biography John Gardner was an influential American novelist, essayist, literary critic, and university professor. Born on July 21, 1933, in Batavia, New York, Gardner established himself as a distinctive voice…

Date of Birth: March 31, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: November 5, 2005 Biography John Fowles was a renowned English novelist, born on March 31, 1926, in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England. He is celebrated for his richly inventive and intellectually stimulating novels, which often…

Date of Birth: January 14, 1896 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: September 28, 1970 Biography John Roderigo Dos Passos was born on January 14, 1896, in Chicago, Illinois, to a wealthy family. He is best known as a novelist and a significant figure in…