#HappyBirthday Jean Patrick Modiano, generally known as Patrick Modiano, French novelist and recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is a noted writer of autofiction, the blend of autobiography and historical fiction. #80today 📚🎂

#HappyBirthday Jonathan Dimbleby, British presenter of current affairs and political radio and television programmes, author and historian. He is the son of Richard Dimbleby and younger brother of television presenter David Dimbleby. #81today📚🎂

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Among his best-known works are Moby-Dick; Typee, a romanticised account of his experiences in Polynesia; and Billy Budd, Sailor, a posthumously published novella. BTD 1819

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#HappyBirthday Dame Rose Tremain, English novelist, short story writer, and former Chancellor of the University of East Anglia. #82today 📚🎂

Wonderful visit from Steve Nallon! Signed copies of his brilliant ghost stories available here Scratching Shed #ghoststories👻📚

#HappyBirthday David Baldacci American novelist. An attorney by education, Baldacci writes mainly suspense novels and legal thrillers. His novels are published in over 45 languages and published in over 80 countries, having sold over 130 million copies worldwide. #65today 📚🎂

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson FRS was an English poet. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. Born this day 1809, Somersby 📚🎂

Gary Edward "Garrison" Keillor is an American author, singer, humorist, voice actor, and radio personality. He created the Minnesota Public Radio show A Prairie Home Companion, which he hosted from 1974 to 2016. Born this day 1942, Anoka, Minnesota 📚🎂

#HappyBirthday Jostein Gaarder, Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories, and children's books. #73today 📚🎂

To all our friends and loyal customers who enjoy a little feline companionship! #InternationalCatsDay 🐈‍⬛😻🐈😸

#HappyBirthday Karin Beate "Linn" Ullmann, Norwegian author and journalist. A prominent literary critic, she also writes a column for Norway's leading morning newspaper and has published seven novels. 📚🎂🇳🇴

Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's writer. She is widely regarded as one of the most successful and prolific writers of all time, particularly in the realm of children's literature. Born this day 1897, East Dulwich, London 📚🎂

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, often known as Madame Blavatsky, was a Russian-born mystic and writer who emigrated to the United States where she co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. Born this day 1831, Dnipro, Ukraine 📚🎂

Sharon Kay Penman was an American historical novelist, published in the UK as Sharon Penman. She was best known for the Welsh Princes Trilogy and the Plantagenet series. Born this day 1945, New York, New York 📚🎂

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John Galsworthy OM was an English novelist and playwright. Best known for his trilogy of novels collectively called The Forsyte Saga, and two later trilogies. He was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born this day 1867, Kingston upon Thames 📚🎂

Attention all #JakeThackray fans! We're delighted to welcome back Paul Thompson who joins us to celebrate publication of his new book - there'll be songs too wit Paul accompanied by Nadine, Jake's guitar. Tickets will go fast - follow this link now! 👉bit.ly/4fBWneV

#HappyBirthday Garry Disher, Australian author of crime fiction and children's literature. He is a three-time winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best Novel. Disher has written three main book series. #76today 📚🎂

Diana Wynne Jones was a British novelist, poet, academic, literary critic, and short story writer. She principally wrote fantasy and speculative fiction novels for children and young adults. Born this day 1934, London 📚🎂