James Patterson

Biography

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. He is the author of the bestselling series for young readers, Maximum Ride, Daniel X and Witch & Wizard. This is as well as writing three of the top detective series around - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club and Detective Michael Bennett novels - and many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers. He lives in Florida with his wife and son. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. He was inspired by his own son, who was a reluctant reader, to write books specifically for young readers. James has also formed a partnership with the National Literacy Trust, an independent, UK-based charity that changes lives through literacy. In 2010, he was voted Author of the Year at the Children's Choice Book Awards in New York.

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PLLITTLE commented on James Patterson's profile  

ONCE I PICK UP ONE OF HIS BOOKS I CANT PUT IT DOWN. I HAVE NOT READ ONE OF HIS BOOKS THAT I

DON'T LIKE. HIS STORIES ARE ALWAYS ATTENTION GETTING,ENGROSSING AND EXCITING.

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Roguetrader commented on James Patterson's profile  

Read one of his books the 7th something it was the biggest load of crap I've ever read. Will never read another of his book as it was so bad.

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April Stephens-Gibson commented on James Patterson's profile  

Love this James Patterson i cant ever put the books down when i start readind he is wonderful author.

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AnaRosa commented on James Patterson's profile  

i love this author but i cant read any of his books online

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k.k. commented on James Patterson's profile  

JAMES PATTERSON IS AN AAAAAMMMMMAAAAAZZZZZIIIIINNNNNGGGG AUTHOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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mzzsweetthang commented on James Patterson's profile  

I Love his mind the things that he write i love it wow he is the Greastest

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PRINCESS99 commented on James Patterson's profile  

Could never get enough of Patterson.........

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Inuzuka_Mutt commented on James Patterson's profile  

i love him and the books maximum ride they absolutely rock!

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love the auther

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James Patterson latest blog posts

Your Kid Can Fly!

posted on Thursday 26th of February 2009

James has the SECRET to getting your kids reading and loving it. You tell me in letters and emails that your kids won't read but, before you give up on them, take a look at my series, Maximum Ride. It's about five kids who can FLY. I wrote it for all of you, but I especially had your kids in mind.Here's my promise to you: AS MUCH AS YOU LOVE READING ALEX CROSS AND THE WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB, YOUR ... read more...

Your Kid Can Fly!

posted on Thursday 26th of February 2009

James has the SECRET to getting your kids reading and loving it. read more...

Turning Those Pages

posted on Tuesday 13th of May 2008

Well we're starting to make a little noise here, anyhow. A publishing industry magazine noticed both the RIF funding issue and the blog entry I did the other week. I hope some more folks do, too. I frankly can't imagine many better ways for our tax dollars to be spent than getting kids reading. Talk about investing in our nation's future. Speaking of which, please stop by ... read more...

Turning Those Pages

posted on Tuesday 13th of May 2008

Well we're starting to make a little noise here, anyhow. read more...

The Excitement of Reading

posted on Friday 25th of April 2008

People frequently ask me why I keep going. I mean I already have more #1 bestsellers than any other person ever has. So why do I keep writing books? Why do I bother doing a blog about how important it is for us to get our kids reading? Why do I speak to parents, teachers, booksellers and librarians around the country? Why am I working at setting up a website to help parents find the right books ... read more...

The Excitement of Reading

posted on Friday 25th of April 2008

People frequently ask me why I keep going. I mean I already have more #1 bestsellers than any other person ever has. read more...

What's on your bookshelf?

posted on Wednesday 9th of April 2008

Like in this recent, popular, New York Times piece, there’s been some press lately about how important books are as a means of identifying people with similar interests and attitudes. With these new “bookshelf” applications in Facebook (as I mentioned a few weeks back), and other places, books are clearly—even in this digital age—remaining a social touchstone." Some of it is of ... read more...