The New Testament, the second part of the Christian Bible, comprises 27 books that form the foundation of Christian theology, chronicling the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the early Christian church’s growth. Written primarily in Koine Greek between approximately 50 and 100 CE, these texts were authored by various […]
Maeve Binchy, born Anne Maeve Binchy on May 28, 1939, in Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland, was a beloved Irish novelist, playwright, short story writer, and columnist whose warm, character-driven stories captured the essence of small-town Irish life. A University College Dublin history graduate, Binchy taught before joining The Irish Times as a journalist, where her vivid
Naomi Judd, born Diana Ellen Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky, was a country music icon, Grammy-winning songwriter, actress, and author, best known as half of the duo The Judds with her daughter Wynonna. Beyond her music career, which included 15 #1 hits and six Grammys, Judd authored several books, sharing her journey
Charlaine Harris, a #1 New York Times bestselling author born November 25, 1951, in Tunica, Mississippi, is renowned for her Southern Vampire Mysteries (adapted into HBO’s True Blood) and her knack for blending mystery with small-town charm. A Rhodes College graduate, Harris began with poetry and plays before turning to novels, creating the Aurora Teagarden
Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential science fiction authors, was born on January 2, 1920, in Petrovichi, Russia, and immigrated to Brooklyn, New York, at age three. A biochemistry Ph.D. from Columbia University (1948), Asimov balanced careers as a professor, writer, and popular science communicator. Known for his Foundation, Robot, and Galactic
Martha Grimes, an American author born May 2, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a titan of detective fiction, celebrated for her Richard Jury series, which blends cozy British mysteries with sharp wit and rich character development. Raised by her mother, June, who ran the Mountain Lake Hotel in Western Maryland after the death of her
Cassandra Clare, a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, is celebrated for her expansive urban fantasy series, The Shadowhunter Chronicles, set in a hidden world of demon-hunting Nephilim. Born Judith Rumelt on July 27, 1973, in Tehran, Iran, to American parents, Clare grew up in Los Angeles, London, and
Ellen Hopkins, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, is renowned for her emotionally raw novels-in-verse that tackle heavy themes like addiction, abuse, mental illness, and identity. Born March 26, 1955, in Long Beach, California, and adopted by Albert and Valeria Wagner, Hopkins grew up in Palm Springs, summering in Napa and Lake Tahoe. She
Richard Paul Evans, a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, is celebrated as the “King of Christmas fiction” for his emotionally resonant stories of love, faith, and family. Born October 11, 1962, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Evans graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Utah
Karen Rose, a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author, is a master of romantic suspense, crafting chilling thrillers with intricate plots and heartfelt romance. Born Karen Rose Hafer in 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland, she grew up near Washington, D.C., and graduated from the University of Maryland with a chemical engineering degree. After