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She was hailed as a master of the contemporary short story, and was one of Canada's most famous writers both at home and internationally.

"We can smell the honey on the comb as we leave the cool shade of the forest and walk into the sunny bee yard."

John Wray, most recently the author of "Gone to the Wolves," owes his success as a writer to Cormac McCarthy, who died last week at 89.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist was also known for such works as "The Road," "Blood Meridian" and "All the Pretty Horses," many of which were adapted by Hollywood.

Cormac McCarthy, US novelist with a unique and bloody vision who found wide fame with No Country for Old Men – obituary

Stephen King and others honor author Cormac McCarthy, who died of natural causes on Tuesday at age 89.

Renowned travel writer and author Pico Iyer reflects on how different cultures and peoples see life and death and find their own versions of happiness and paradise.

TheWrap magazine: The Canadian actor-turned-director was joined by Judith Ivey and Sheila McCartney for a conversation about the acclaimed new film

Our annual ranking of the people whose bravery, smarts and clout are changing the world as we know it

A good book is a necessity for air travel. And here are some great ideas for books about travel to travel with.