Authors born on February 8

Take a focused look at the authors born on February 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1955 John Grisham

  John Grisham is an American novelist, attorney, and former politician, best known for his legal thrillers. His books have sold over 300 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 40 languages. [bio]