David Foster Wallace

I would venture to guess that at one point or another Infinite Jest has lived on the "Employee Recommends" shelf of every bookstore in America. I've certainly seen my share of these earnest, hand lettered signs that touted how its satire and quirk transcended the length which might otherwise turn readers away. I'm saddened by the realization that it will once again find its way onto those shelves, but now as a tribute and obituary to a talent that died to quickly and not as an introduction to his oncoming work.

David Foster Wallace committed suicide this week, leaving the world at very young 46. He leaves behind his family, his students and the millions of readers who have read his work, or are just about to discover him.

RIP: Robert Jordan

And the SciFi/Fantasy community suffers another loss not long after the death of Madeline L'Engle.

Robert Jordan died Sunday afternoon. While I never read his books, his fans stand out in my mind as some of the most dedicated, obsessive and entertaining people to ever walk into my store. I'm saddened for his family, friends and the Fantasy community as a whole. He will be missed.

Feel free to share your thoughts on his books, or any interactions you may have had with him below.

Goodbye, Kurt.

Goodbye, Mr. Vonnegut. Goodnight and Goodbye.

You'll be missed.

Bebe Moore Campbell Has Passed Away

Ms. Campbell, an author celebrated for putting a human face to racial issues, passed away in her home due to complications from brain cancer. She will be missed.

To read more, check out Nephele Tempest’s post where she reprints the whole NY Times article.