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John Grisham is the author of 24 novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and three novels for young readers. He lives in Virginia and Mississippi.
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That Bookstore in Blytheville
A Time to Read<p>Before the bestselling author became an enormous success, he couldn’t even give away the 5,000 copies of his first novel. But a supportive little neighborhood haven in Arkansas helped change his life. John Grisham on the early days of his career in an essay from <i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Bookstore-Writers-Celebrate-Favorite/dp/1579129102/">My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop</a></i>, edited by Ronald Rice.</p>
John Grisham's Debut Short Story
Read an exclusive excerpt from John Grisham’s debut collection, Ford County, a heartbreaking tale of one family’s visit to death row.
John Grisham's First Short Story: Part Two
Read the conclusion of an exclusive excerpt from John Grisham’s debut collection, Ford County, a heartbreaking tale of one family’s visit to death row.