Godfather of rap Nov 17, 2009
As to what is on his own bedside table these days, Scott-Heron admits to a weakness for thrillers, the turf-and-treachery novels of Dick Francis especially. As insights into the reading habits of black radicals go, it could scarcely be more nonplussing if Malcolm X himself was found to have been devoted to the Drones Club antics of Bertie Wooster. (BBC News -- Americas)
Dick Francis, Sportsman and Author Nov 14, 2009
The story of Dick Francis would make a damn good book ... Dick Francis Retires from Racing. (Suite101.com)
Dorothy Whdeelwright Vaughn Nov 5, 2009
She particularly loved history and historical novels and the mysteries of Dick Francis. She was a life-long member of the LDS Church and served many years in the Primary. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Page by Page (373) Sep 30, 2009
New bestsellers added this week include Even Money by Dick Francis and Felix Francis; 92 Pacific Boulevard by Debbie Macomber; 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs; Smash Cut by Sandra Brown; Intervention by Robin Cook; In the Presidents Secret Service by Ronald Kessler; and Culture of Corruption by Michelle Malkin. September is National Library card sign up month and the Little Elm Public Library is in a friendly lake competition with Lake Cities Library and The Colony Library. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
On track for a win May 3, 2009
It is a classic Dick Francis-style thriller with a hard-bitten Australian edge. "I have always been a big Dick Francis fan and loved reading his stuff but nothing had been written about Australian racing crime," Klein says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Walter Mosley is taking readers' questions Apr 14, 2009
Last year, the London Times had him at number 35 on its list of the , ahead of names like Scott Turow, Harlan Coben and Dick Francis. The Times called Mosley "a bold American voice, not afraid to tackle race.". (Globe and Mail)
Small bookstoresenjoying unchained success Apr 2, 2009
A Used Book Cellar offers a Dick Francis mystery for $3. 50 and "The Kite Runner" for $7. (Boston Globe)
Horse history Feb 25, 2009
Among its claims to fame is that jockey turned thriller writer Dick Francis counted it as his favourite course. The exhibition includes information about the course's history, as well as pictures of some of the most memorable occasions and characters. (BBC News -- UK)
