James Patterson

‘Cross’: Amazon’s Latest Crime Thriller Is Prime Dadcore TV

TV GUIDE

Fans of Prime Video’s lineup of shows like “Reacher,” “Jack Ryan,” and “Bosch” can add “Cross” to their list. But is it actually any good?

Nick Schager | Published Nov 13, 2024

Author James Patterson Bemoans ‘Racism’... Against White Men

SPARE US

The author, who has an estimated net worth of $800 million, complained that white men are struggling to find writing jobs.

Alice Tecotzky | Published Jun 13, 2022

What James Patterson Remembers From Dinner With the Clintons

BONUS PODCAST

Author James Patterson talks about his new biography, dinner with the Clintons, and a birthday gift from longtime friend Dolly Parton. Plus, what books he has coming out next.

The Daily Beast | Published Jun 11, 2022

Dolly Parton Already Set to Star in Film of Her New Book

WORKIN' 9 TO 5

Respect the hustle: the country superstar is teaming with co-writer James Patterson and Reese Witherspoon to adapt her brand-new novel “Run, Rose, Run” for the big screen.

Jordan Julian | Published Mar 21, 2022

James Patterson: Prostate Test Saved Me

Heads Up

A prostate cancer survivor, the bestselling author advises men over 40 to get a PSA exam as the simple first step in diagnosing the disease—and maybe saving your life.

James Patterson | Published Aug 08, 2016

The Week’s Best Longreads

Longreads

A young novelist dies, the American military is betrayed and James Patterson is profiled. The Daily Beast picks the best journalism from around the web this week.

William Boot | Published Jan 04, 2015

James Patterson Goes Full Fahrenheit 451

Burn, Baby, Burn

The best-selling author talks to The Daily Beast about why he’s setting books on fire to get the president’s attention.

William O’Connor | Published Nov 25, 2014

Who's reading Dan Brown? And who's reading The Help? From New York to Houston, The Daily Beast presents the bestselling hardcover fiction and nonfiction books in America's big cities. Sales rankings provided by Nielsen BookScan.