Vance Bourjaily, a novelist whose career, like those of Norman Mailer and James Jones, emerged out of World War II and whose ambitious novels explored American themes for decades afterward, died Tuesday in Greenbrae, Calif. He was 87.

NONFICTION As a child, David Morrell was constantly afraid. His parents often quarreled. He also had to spend time in an orphanage. To escape from this harsh reality, he immersed himself in thrillers. He went on to create the iconic character of Rambo, write many best-selling action-adventure novels and co-found ...

As it marks its 50th anniversary, the film is worth watching for its sharp one-liners and Everyman corporate ladder climber played by Jack Lemmon. The list of writers able to express themselves in a language not their mother tongue is short. One thinks of Vladimir Nabokov, mastering English after publishing a number of well-regarded novels in Russian, and Joseph Conrad, of course. But what about ...

By Shannon Olson Eric Emery, left, and Austin Aries hand out free Harlequin romance novels at the Minnesota State Fair. (Dawn Villella) If you've missed the ...

I am not usually inclined to read romance novels, but Loren D. Estleman's latest book from Forge, “Roy and Lillie: A Love Story,” caught my eye with its ...

By Shannon Olson Eric Emery, left, and Austin Aries hand out free Harlequin romance novels at the Minnesota State Fair. (Dawn Villella) If you've missed the ...

One thinks of Vladimir Nabokov, mastering English after publishing a number of well-regarded novels in Russian, and Joseph Conrad, of course. ...

Among the first set published by Allen Lane was Andre Maurois's Ariel: A Shelley Romance. ■ 1995 The first book to be sold over the internet was Douglas ...

I am not usually inclined to read romance novels, but Loren D. Estleman's latest book from Forge, “Roy and Lillie: A Love Story,” caught my eye with its ...

... in September are Anne Fortier, MJ Rose, Laura Vosika, and Tom Weston with their historicals, and Bill Walker and Tina Martin with their romance novels. ...

Of all the things to remember, what is permanently ingrained in my memory at 34 yrs of age, is the fact that she would sit and enjoy a king size Mr. Goodbar and a romance novel. We thought nothing of it as kids. ...

Romance novels were once defined as bodice rippers, but not today. Modern romantic literature has evolved and become more sophisticated, as has its readers.

Surprise! Teenage boys do read romance books, and there's a world of romance novels written just for them.

Personally, I'm a fan of the Christian romance novel, which some term as "porn for women" and I like to call "darn good fun." Lori Wick, Janette Oke, Robin Jones Gunn... I've read them all and laughed uproariously over them. ...

Well, I've got news for you: I read romance novels. No ifs, ands, or buts. I read romance novels, and I like them. In fact, some of the most socially progressive fiction I've read in recent months has been in romance novels. ...