Author newsbreakerspublisher page 1998
A blast from the past!
According to my research, here are some notable newsbreakers, authors, and publishers from 1998:
Newsbreakers:
- Monica Lewinsky: Her affair with President Bill Clinton dominated the headlines in 1998, leading to his impeachment.
- 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.
- The Russian financial crisis: A financial crisis in Russia led to widespread economic instability and a devaluation of the ruble.
Authors:
- John Grisham: Released "The Summons" in 1998, a legal thriller that became a bestseller.
- Tom Clancy: Published "Rainbow Six" in 1998, a thriller that explores the world of counter-terrorism.
- J.K. Rowling: Released "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in 1998, the second book in the beloved Harry Potter series.
Publishers:
- Random House: Published "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen, which won the National Book Award in 1998.
- Simon & Schuster: Released "The Brethren" by John Grisham, a thriller about three former Supreme Court justices who start a law practice together.
- 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.