Author newsbreakerspublisher page 1998

A blast from the past!

According to my research, here are some notable newsbreakers, authors, and publishers from 1998:

Newsbreakers:

  1. Monica Lewinsky: Her affair with President Bill Clinton dominated the headlines in 1998, leading to his impeachment.
  2. Osama bin Laden: The terrorist leader's organization, al-Qaeda, carried out a series of attacks in 1998, including the bombings of the United States embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
  3. The Russian financial crisis: A financial crisis in Russia led to widespread economic instability and a devaluation of the ruble.

Authors:

  1. John Grisham: Released "The Summons" in 1998, a legal thriller that became a bestseller.
  2. Tom Clancy: Published "Rainbow Six" in 1998, a thriller that explores the world of counter-terrorism.
  3. J.K. Rowling: Released "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in 1998, the second book in the beloved Harry Potter series.

Publishers:

  1. Random House: Published "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen, which won the National Book Award in 1998.
  2. Simon & Schuster: Released "The Brethren" by John Grisham, a thriller about three former Supreme Court justices who start a law practice together.
  3. Penguin Books: Published "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, which won the Booker Prize in 1997 but was released in the United States in 1998.

These are just a few examples of the many newsbreakers, authors, and publishers who made headlines in 1998.