John Grisham
Author of A Time to Kill
About the Author
John Grisham was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on February 8, 1955. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Mississippi State University. He was admitted to the bar in Mississippi in 1981 after receiving a law degree from the University of Mississippi, specializing in criminal law. While a show more lawyer in private practice in Southaven, Mississippi, Grisham served as a Democrat in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1983 until 1990. He left the law and politics to become a full-time author. His first novel, A Time to Kill, was published in 1989. His other novels include The Partner, The Street Lawyer, The Testament, The Brethren, The Summons, The King of Torts, Bleachers, The Last Juror, The Broker, Playing for Pizza, The Appeal, Calico Joe, The Racketeer, Gray Mountain, Rogue Lawyer, The Confession, The Litigators, The Whistler, Camino Island, The Rooster Bar, and the Theodore Boone series. Several of his novels were adapted into films including The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, A Time to Kill, The Rainmaker, The Chamber, A Painted House, The Runaway Jury, and Skipping Christmas. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by John Grisham
Theodore Boone: The Activist 6 copies
John Grisham CD Audiobook Bundle #2: The Associate; The Confession; The Litigators; The Racketeer (2013) 4 copies
Tempo de Perdoar 4 copies
The Partner, The Runaway Jury, The Pelican Brief and Playing for Pizza (4 books) by John Grisham all First Editions! (1997) 3 copies
John Grisham CD Audiobook Bundle #1: The Firm; The King of Torts; The Last Juror; The Broker; The Appeal (2013) 3 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Rainmaker • Wedding Night • Phoenix Rising • Cloud Shadows (1996) — Author — 3 copies
The Camino Series. 3 Books Collection Set. Camino Ghosts, Camino Island, Camino Winds by John Grisham (2024) 2 copies
O júri (Portuguese Edition) 2 copies
Theodore Boone Series Books 1 - 7 Collection Box Set by John Grisham (Theodore Boone, Accused, Activist, Fugitive,… (2021) 2 copies
Teodors Būns - aizdomās turētais 2 copies
The Rainmaker (audio, abridged) 2 copies
Teodors Būns - bēglis 2 copies
Teodors Būns - aktīvists 2 copies
The Firm [abridged] 2 copies
John Grisham -The Client - The Summons - The Partner - The Brethern - The Painted House - Hardcovers 2 copies
Lunnaat 2 copies
Les adversaires 2 copies
Dr. Death and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Corruption and Injustice in the American South 2 copies
"About the Author" 2 copies
PARTNER M/FLR THE 1 copy
Los litigantes 1 copy
THE STREET 1 copy
Reader's Digest: Catherine courage | Un cabinet au-dessus de tout soupçon | La lande musicienne | Coyote attend (1992) — Author — 1 copy
The reckoning 1 copy
Das Urteil 1 copy
Η Αδελφότητα 1 copy
Barul Rooster 1 copy
NDERMJETESI 1 copy
Șirul de Platani 1 copy
RREFIMI 1 copy
The Brethren 1 copy
Playing for Pizza 1 copy
Framed r 1 copy
O ULTIMO JURADO 1 copy
Summons, The & The Brethren 1 copy
Fotbal si pizza 1 copy
TIEMPO DE PERDÓN 1 copy
Rogue Lawyer #1 1 copy
THE KING AND THEE TORTS 1 copy
GRI El testamento 1 copy
GOT THE LOOK 1 copy
ΣΟΥΛΕΪ 1 copy
Il momento di uccidere 1 copy
John Grisham Collection (set of 9 books)The Innocent Men, The Associate, The Street Lawyer, The Brethren,The… (1994) 1 copy
The Gambler r 1 copy
SET OF 10 JOHN GRISHAM HARDCOVER BOOKS: 1] THE CLIENT 2] THE RUNAWAY JURY 3] THE LAST JUROR 4] THE RAINMAKER 5] PLAYING… (1993) 1 copy
Prawnik,Król odszkodowań,Wielki gracz,Ostatni sedzia,Czuwanie,Testament,Bractwo,Klient,Samotny wilk,Góra bezprawia,… (2009) 1 copy
The innocent man [abridged] 1 copy
Grisham Movie Novels FE/FP/HC Client, Firm, Rainmaker,Pelican, Runaway Jury,A Time to Kill, Chamber (1991) 1 copy
The Appeal [and] The Summons 1 copy
Thai 1 copy
Regnmageren / Øje for øje 1 copy
John Grisham Collection 6 Books Set (The Appeal, The Brethren, The Runaway Jury, The Confession, The Innocent Man, The… (2019) 1 copy
Pritožba 1 copy
O Rapto 1 copy
The Brethren, The Last Juror, Skipping Christmas and The Client (John Grisham Books: Foursome) 1 copy
Tempo de Clemência 1 copy
השותף 1 copy
Associated Works
My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop (2012) — Contributor — 584 copies, 15 reviews
The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South (2018) — Foreword — 270 copies, 15 reviews
One Last Strike: Fifty Years in Baseball, Ten and a Half Games Back, and One Final Championship Season (2012) — Foreword — 125 copies, 3 reviews
Best of The Oxford American: Ten Years from the Southern Magazine of Good Writing {anthology} (2002) — Contributor — 43 copies
Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit (2010) — Contributor — 41 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Last Juror • The Various Haunts of Men • The Codex • Life and Limb (2004) 15 copies
Readers Digest Condensed Books: A Dangerous Fortune • The Client • The Estuary Pilgrim • The Bear (1994) 14 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Broker • Solo • Blood Memory • Mosaic (2013) 9 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Book: The King of Torts • Days Without Numbers • The Last Detective • The Curious… (2016) 6 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 200 : Der Klient. Spiel des Schicksals. Enthüllung. Das Glück hat sanfte Pfoten. (1995) 6 copies
Livros Condensados: A Câmara | O Crepúsculo Também Anuncia a Madrugada | O Pavilhão de Açúcar | Solidão no Gelo (1996) 6 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Hunted • The Chamber • The Homecoming • Lost in the Himalayas (1995) 6 copies
Het Beste Boek 178: De Rainmaker / Er is meer / Vuurlinies / Iasgair — Contributor — 5 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Testament • Homeport • Fire and Ice • Edith's Book (1999) — Author — 5 copies
Livros Condensados: O Homem Que Fazia Chover | Lembra-te de Mim | A Casa Grande de Railes | O Sobrevivente (1997) — Author — 5 copies
Livros Condensados: Tempo de Matar | As Pontes de Madison County | Ícone: À Sombra do Arco-Íris (1997) — Author — 5 copies
Livros Condensados: O Cliente | Rios de Ouro | Mrs. Pollifax e o Segundo Ladrão | Até à Vista (1995) — Contributor — 5 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Last Juror | The Various Haunts of Men | The Codex | The Curious Incident of the… (2004) — Author — 5 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Airframe • Birds of Prey • The Partner • The Falconer (1997) 4 copies
Livros Condensados: O Sócio | O Céu Na Terra | Jogo Mortífero | Laços De Sangue (1998) — Author — 4 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbucher 202 : Die Akte. Quellen. Wo die Bäume den Himmel berühren (1995) 4 copies
Het Beste Boek 165: De Client / En de violen zwegen / Ahoy Peggy McCoy! / Spel met de angst (1994) — Author — 4 copies, 1 review
Livros Condensados: O Advogado | O Falcão da Neve | Arcangel | O Tesouro de Stonewall Jackson (1999) — Author — 3 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Firm • Death Penalties • The Dam • Search Dog (1994) 3 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Broker / Sam's Letters to Jennifer / Blood Memory / Mosaic (2007) 3 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Eleventh Commandment • Flight of Eagles • The Street Lawyer • False… (1988) 3 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The King of Torts • A Week in Winter • The Last Detective • Eat Cake (2004) — Contributor — 3 copies
Kirjavaliot: Pelikaanimuistio, Onnen sirpaleet, Paluu, Kuin kulkisi pimeässä (1994) — Author — 3 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Pelican Brief • Comeback • The Flight of the Swan • Rules of Encounter (1998) 2 copies
Livros Condensados: A Firma | O Voo dos Cisnes | O Monstro | Paisagem de Mentiras (1993) — Author — 2 copies
Reader's Digest: De getuige; Lieve John; Het Venetiaanse masker; Roerloos — Author — 2 copies, 1 review
Livros Condensados: O Testamento | Força 12 | Inveja | Sinais De Vida (2002) — Contributor — 2 copies
Valitujen Palojen Tiivistetyt Kirjat - The testament; Fly away home; The Devil's teardrop; The obsession (2001) 2 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher: Die Kammer / Meine Zeit mit Sheila / Der Schneepalast / Beben im Beton (1996) 2 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Horse Whisperer • The Rainmaker • The Land God Gave to Cain • The Foundation (1996) 2 copies
Het Beste Boek 154: Advocaat van de duivel / Herberg de rode lantaarn / Koning der Wildernis / Landschap van leugens 2 copies, 1 review
Kirjavaliot: The Chamber; The tiger's child; Decider; Voices of summer (1996) — Contributor — 2 copies
Kirjavaliot: Kanteiden kuningas (The king of torts); Vaaralliset rantaleikit (Beachcomber); Armoton kilpajuoksu (The… (2004) — Author — 2 copies
Het Beste Boek 200: Het testament / De sneeuwvalk / Tegendraads / De vlucht (2000) 2 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher Bestseller-Sonderband: Die Firma / Und Gäbe es Hoffnung Nicht / Der Mit dem Wolf Tanzt (1995) 2 copies
Reader's Digest: De claim; De ontmoeting; Geurend goud van Banda; Zonder kleerscheuren — Author — 1 copy, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 231: Het laatste jurylid / Nordica / Lijf en leden / De valse belofte 1 copy, 1 review
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 259 - Die Liste. Pompeji. Ein allzu schönes Mädchen. Eine Rose für die Ewigkeit (2005) 1 copy
Livros Condensados: Tempo de matar | O falcão da neve | Páreo Duro | Dona Julia diz o que pensa (2000) — Author — 1 copy
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Client • Home Ground • Elephant Song • Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief (1994) 1 copy
Reader's Digest: De deal; Regen en sterren; Je bent nooit alleen; Jacht op de jager 1 copy, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 194: De straatvechter / Brieven van verlangen / Vijf over twaalf / Modoc — Author — 1 copy, 1 review
Il cliente (Grisham John) - le radici del cuore (Dailey Janet) - il volo della colomba (Wood Christopher) - per non… — Author — 1 copy
L'appello (Grisham John) - strage bianca (charbonneau Louis) - dove cadono le ghiande (Webster Elisabeth) - contratto… — Author — 1 copy
Sélection du livre.. 203. Sélection du livre. L'homme qui murmurait à l'oreille des chevaux. Volume : 203 (1996) 1 copy
L'uomo della pioggia (Grisham John) - emergenza sul volo 408 (Searls Hank) - cristallo di morte (Stein Harry) - come… — Author — 1 copy
Kirjavaliot - Päämies / Kartanon kasvatit / Vaara lavastus / Kuulin Pollonista kutsuvan (1995) 1 copy
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Grisham, John Ray, Jr.
- Birthdate
- 1955-02-08
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
- Places of residence
- Starkville, Mississippi, USA
Oxford, Mississippi, USA
Southaven, Mississippi, USA
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA - Education
- Mississippi State University
University of Mississippi
Delta State University
Northwest Junior College - Occupations
- lawyer
novelist
legislator - Organizations
- Mississippi House of Representatives
Innocence Project - Awards and honors
- Galaxy British Book Award (Lifetime Achievement Award ∙ 2007)
- Agent
- David Gernert
Members
Discussions
John Grisham's "The Confession." - his most Christian book yet. in Progressive Christianity (August 2012)
Reviews
Camino Ghosts: A Novel by John Grisham
I read the first book in this series, but apparently skipped the second book (during which apparently Bruce Cable gives up his criminal book ways). This novel delves more into a nearby deserted island which at one point was home to slaves/former slaves--and Mercer Mann decides to write a non-fiction book based on the story of a local who claims to be the last inhabitant of (and therefore owner of) Dark Isle.
My first Grisham book. Enjoyable for readers interested in social causes, like the environment, unions, rights for the poor. He portrays the South with such a huge difference between the haves (immoral, "me first" & I'll do whatever to stay on top/in control) & the have nots (run roughshod over, low education levels, drugs, can't get out of their downward spiral of poverty/being taken advantage of). It was hard to read at times because this Appalachia seems like another planet & i feel sorry for the people he portrays who are in such need.… (more)
A librarian friend of mine was so looking forward to the sequel, published mid October, so I thought that I would read the first book to get ready for the second. I will not be reading the second because the first was disgusting in its descriptions of women. I don’t want to excuse it by saying it was the 90s & that’s how things were. Ugh. Reminds me of the belief system of a particular 2024 presidential candidate. Can’t wait for this generation of men to die off. And the plot and writing style were not engaging for me either. Ended up struggling to get through it—pushed myself and skipped lots to end my suffering.… (more)
I started this one other time. I should have kept it that way. I did finish it this time. Did not care for this one.
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Statistics
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- 289
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- Popularity
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- Rating
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