As the year comes to close, let's take a moment to pay our respect to the many writers who passed away over the course of the year, and to reflect on the impact their work had on our lives as readers.
Below is a list of names of authors whose obituaries were in the news this year, linked to searches in our catalog so that you can explore their books further, but this list is not meant to be comprehensive.
Reading is a social act. These writers inspired us, entertained us and kept company with us on the page. We will miss them and honor them as their work lives on through us, their readers.
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