Quick Facts

Full Name	John Grisham
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1955(1955-02-08)
Age	69
Birthplace	Jonesboro
Country	United States
Birth City	Arkansas
Horoscope	Aquarius

John Grisham Biography

John Grisham is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. American novelist whose popular legal thrillers are often turned into films. His most famous work includes The Firm, The Pelican Brief The Pelican Brief, and A Time to Kill.

Both he as well as He and James W. Fulbright are both famous Arkansas-born authors. are both famous authors from Arkansas.

He attended the Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi and later attended Delta State University in Cleveland. Grisham drifted so much that he changed colleges three times before completing a degree. He eventually graduated from Mississippi State University in 1977, receiving a B.S. degree in accounting. He later enrolled in the University of Mississippi School of Law to become a tax lawyer, but his interest shifted to general civil litigation. He graduated in 1981 with a J.D. degree.

Grisham married Renee Jones on May 8, 1981. The couple have two children together: Shea and Ty. Ty played college baseball for the University of Virginia.

He got married He married Renee Jones in 1981. The couple and their children, Shea and Ty, took to spending portions of the year in several different locations, including a Mississippi farm and a home in the mountains of Virginia. in 1981. The couple, along with their two daughters, Shea and Ty, spent a portion of the time in various locations such as the Mississippi farm and a residence located in the hills of Virginia.

John Grisham Net Worth

John Grisham is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Grisham 's net worth $350 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was a kid and teenager, he was interested in becoming an elite baseball player. He went to several universities before obtaining a degree in accounting at Mississippi State University. He graduated in 1983. obtained an JD in law from The University of Mississippi School of Law.

He is one of few novelists whose first book printing resulted in two million copies sold.

John Ray Grisham Jr. (/ˈ ɡ r ɪ ʃ ə m / ; born February 8, 1955) is an American novelist, attorney, politician, and activist, best known for his popular legal thrillers. His books have been translated into 42 languages and published worldwide.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is John Grisham Dating?

According to our records, John Grisham married to Renee Jones. As of December 1, 2023, John Grisham’s is not dating anyone.

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His first novel, A Time to Kill, was published in June 1989, four years after he began writing it. As of 2012, his books had sold over 275 million copies worldwide. A Galaxy British Book Awards winner, Grisham is one of only three authors to sell two million copies on a first printing, the other two being Tom Clancy and J. K. Rowling.

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John Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Grisham celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

Grisham’s first bestseller, The Firm, sold more than seven million copies. The book was adapted into a 1993 feature film of the same name, starring Tom Cruise, and a 2012 TV series which continues the story ten years after the events of the film and novel. Eight of his other novels have also been adapted into films: The Chamber, The Client, A Painted House, The Pelican Brief, The Rainmaker, The Runaway Jury, Skipping Christmas, and A Time to Kill. Grisham’s latest book (which is also his 40th published novel), The Guardians, explores the story of Cullen Post, a defense attorney and Episcopal priest, who works to overturn a wrongful conviction.

Top Facts about John Grisham

1. John Grisham has sold over 300 million books worldwide.
2. He is known for his legal thrillers and suspense novels.
3. Grisham’s first novel, “A Time to Kill,” was rejected by multiple publishers.
4. He has written over 30 novels, including “The Firm” and “The Pelican Brief.”
5. Grisham practiced law for nearly a decade before becoming a writer.
6. Many of his books have been adapted into successful films.
7. He is a philanthropist and founder of the Rebuild The Coast Fund.
8. Grisham received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and law degree from Ole Miss.
9. His latest book, “Camino Winds,” was released in 2020.
10. Grisham lives in Virginia with his wife and two children.

What is John Grisham's best selling book?

The Firm is Grisham’s second novel, and first of his works to become a bestseller. It inspired a movie adaptation starring Tom Cruise and is probably his best-known book.

What is John Grisham's latest book called?

1 Bestseller Paperback – July 8, 2021. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

What is the order of John Grisham books?

• The Firm (1991)
• The Pelican Brief (1992)
• The Client (1993)
• The Chamber (1994)
• The Rainmaker (1995)
• The Runaway Jury (1996)
• The Partner (1997)
• The Street Lawyer (1998)

Are any of John Grisham books true?

1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction: a true

crime story that will terrify anyone who believes in the presumption of innocence. “Both an American tragedy and [Grisham’s] strongest legal thriller yet, all the more gripping because it happens to be true.”

What is the 2nd most read book in the world?

The second most read book in the world is the Holy Quran. As per survey the Quran is not only most read book of the Islamic world, but it also the most recited book of all time. The Third most read book is Quotation from the works of Mao Tse –tung.