Author newsbreakerspublisher page 2001

A blast from the past!

Here are some notable newsbreakers, authors, and publishers from 2001:

Newsbreakers:

  1. September 11 attacks: The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. were a major news event in 2001.
  2. Enron scandal: The energy company Enron filed for bankruptcy in December 2001, revealing a massive accounting fraud that led to the downfall of its CEO and other executives.
  3. War in Afghanistan: The United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom in October 2001, a military campaign against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.

Authors:

  1. J.K. Rowling: Published "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", the fourth book in the Harry Potter series.
  2. John Grisham: Published "The Summons", a legal thriller.
  3. Tom Clancy: Published "Red Rabbit", a thriller about a Soviet plot to assassinate Pope John Paul II.

Publishers:

  1. Random House: Published "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen, a novel about a Midwestern family's struggles.
  2. Simon & Schuster: Published "The Cider House Rules" by John Irving, a novel about a young doctor's journey.
  3. HarperCollins: Published "The Brethren" by John Grisham, a thriller about three former Supreme Court justices who start a law practice.

Notable books published in 2001:

  1. "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Michael Chabon (Pulitzer Prize winner)
  2. "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen (National Book Award winner)
  3. "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy (Man Booker Prize winner)

These are just a few examples of the many newsbreakers, authors, and publishers from 2001. It was a significant year for news and literature, with many notable events and releases that continue to shape our world today.