Return to Valley of the Dolls. Yes, we know Jacqueline Susann is long gone, but before she died she started work on a screenplay that continued the stories of Anne, Neely and Lyon from her 1966 book. Certainly, both books will be among those providing cutthroat competition for all those crime novels. Other escapist fare is also on the horizon, as well as a sprinkling of literary fiction and some solid nonfiction. And speaking of best sellers, two mystery writers are attempting more success by switching genres.
History provides the backdrop for several novels.
Michael Lewis, author of the The New New Thing, looks at the Internet. But don't think you can escape from crime by reading nonfiction. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service . We welcome your comments. E-mail us .