Adam Smith (5 June, 1723-17 July, 1790) was an economist and philosopher from Scotland, known as the “Father of Modern Economics” due to his book, The Wealth of Nations. Books by Adam Smith* 1. Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife on […]
T. H. White (29 May, 1906-17 January, 1964) was an English novelist known for reimagining the legend of King Arthur in his modern classic The Once and Future King. Books by T. H. White* Fun Facts about T. H. White: 1. Terence […]
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927-April 5, 2014) was an award-winning Author, CIA Agent, and naturalist. Books by Peter Matthiessen* Fun Facts about Peter Matthiessen: 1. Peter Matthiessen was born in New York City to Elizabeth and Erard Matthiessen, Mr. Matthiessen was an […]
Arthur Schnitzler (15 May, 1862 – 21 October, 1931) was one of Austria ‘s most important authors and writers. Books by Arthur Schnitzler* Fun Facts about Arthur Schnitzler: 1. Arthur Schnitzler was bom as a Jewish citizen of the Austrian Empire in […]
Romain Gary (8 May, 1914-2 December, 1980) was a French novelist, pilot, diplomat and yes… he directed movies as well. Books by Romain Gary* Fun Facts about Romain Gary: 1. Roman Leibovich Kacey was born in Vilnius, Lithuania (at the time called […]
Joseph Addison (1 May, 1672-17 June, 1719) was a British politician and writer, founder of The Spectator, a daily magazine featuring essays. Books by Joseph Addison* Fun Facts about Joseph Addison: 1. Joseph Addison was born in Milston, Wiltshire as the eldest […]
Sue Grafton (24 April, 1940-28 December, 2017) was an author known for the “alphabet” detective novels featuring Kinsey Millhone, a private investigator. Books by Sue Grafton* Fun Facts about Sue Grafton: 1. Sue Taylor Grafton was born in Louisville, KY. Her parents, […]
Thornton Wilder (17 April, 1897-7 December, 1957) was a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and novelist. Books by Thornton Wilder* Fun Facts about Thornton Wilder: 1. Thornton Niven Wilder was born in Madison, WI to Amos Parker and Isabella Thornton Wilder. Mr. Wilder […]
Jane Goodall (3 April, 1934 – 1 October, 2025) was not only a world-renowned primatologist, but also an author with an amazing literary output. Books by Jane Goodall* Fun Facts about Jane Goodall: 1. Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall was born in London to […]
Dick King-Smith (27, March 1922-4, January 2011) was an English writer of children’s books. His most famous book is The Sheep-Pig, which was adapted to a major motion picture known as Babe. Books by Dick King-Smith* Fun Facts about Dick King-Smith: 1. […]
