David Shields: Literature saved my life!
What makes us read and write when it is harder than ever to "only connect"? Examining our relationships with books
Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 12:30 AM UTCLife Books, Editor's Picks
J.D. Salinger
Life Books, Editor's Picks
What was J.D. Salinger working on?
The reclusive author died two years ago. We've learned lots about his life since, but one big question remains
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 30Entertainment J.D. Salinger, Books, Fiction
Asking price for single Salinger sentence: $50,000
The famously private writer's short, polite note to his maid is available (for a considerable fee) on eBay
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011 7:14 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger
The “Catcher in the Rye” film that should never be
After J.D. Salinger's death, a movie version is more likely than ever. Here's why that's a huge mistake
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 3:30 PM UTC 52Entertainment J.D. Salinger, Film Salon
Salinger: “Recluse” with an ugly history of women
How we've all found a convenient way of avoiding the truth about his troubled past
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 1:20 AM UTC 136Entertainment J.D. Salinger, Books
Bin Laden blames U.S. for Salinger’s death
Suddenly, the al-Qaida leader has an opinion about everything!
Friday, Jan 29, 2010 6:09 PM UTC 29Life Al-Qaida, J.D. Salinger
“The Catcher in the Rye”: A story in covers
A slide show of the most memorable jackets for J.D. Salinger's best-known book
Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 11:29 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger, Slide Shows, Books
J.D. Salinger: Voice of America
What the creator of Holden Caulfield taught a nation of readers and writers
Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 8:29 PM UTC 37Entertainment J.D. Salinger, R.I.P., Books
“Catcher in the Rye” author J.D. Salinger dies
Legendary American writer, recluse passes away at 91
Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 6:11 PM UTC 13Entertainment J.D. Salinger, R.I.P.
When books kill
Movies and video games get blamed for acts of senseless violence all the time. But some famous murderers got their ideas from literature.
Monday, Dec 15, 2003 9:00 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger, Books
Return to sender
A collection of letters to J.D. Salinger, many from well-known writers, shows how the author of "Catcher in the Rye" went from man to myth.
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2002 7:47 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger, Books
The truth about J.D. Salinger
We don't need exposis -- as Mary McCarthy showed long ago, the sickness is in his writing.
Monday, Oct 2, 2000 8:25 AM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger, Books
Do not disturb
The author of "Interpreter of Maladies" checks in with great fiction about hotels.
Monday, Apr 3, 2000 4:00 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger
Salinger and me
My excellent adventures with the author of "The Catcher in the Rye."
Tuesday, Jul 6, 1999 3:10 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger, Books
Letters to the Editor
"Star what?" lacked force and reason; readers loathe (and love) Lucas.
Thursday, May 20, 1999 4:00 PM UTCAll Salon Laura Miller, J.D. Salinger
Selling Salinger's letters
Is Joyce Maynard a celebrity bloodsucker or a victim getting hers back?
Thursday, May 13, 1999 4:00 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger, Books
The year in books
Dwight Garner reviews the events in book publishing in 1997
Wednesday, Dec 24, 1997 8:00 PM UTCEntertainment Dick Morris, Philip Roth
The worst books of 1997
Salon Magazine's book critics survey the worst and most overrated books of 1997
Wednesday, Dec 24, 1997 8:00 PM UTCEntertainment Stephanie Zacharek
Newsreal: The fame economy
What's good for Michael Jordan is good for America
Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 8:00 PM UTCNews Celebrity, Spice Girls
Media Circus: What's Up, Dike?
Why should John Updike be the only writer who gets to begin Amazon.com's collaborative story?
Tuesday, Aug 12, 1997 7:00 PM UTCEntertainment J.D. Salinger, Amazon.com
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