Counterculture author Tom Robbins, known for his irreverent bestselling novels, dies at 92
His first novel, “Another Roadside Attraction,” was published in 1971 when Robbins was 39 -- more than three decades after ...
Tom Robbins dies: Author whose novels were infused with '70s psychedelic vibe was 92
Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died on Sunday. He was 92. Robbins' death was announced ...
Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92
Tom Robbins, the novelist and prankster-philosopher who charmed and addled millions of readers, has died. He was 92.
Author Tom Robbins dies at 92
Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died on Sunday. He was 92.
Teacher cherished her Detroit roots, history until she died at 96
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‘Even Cowgirls Get the Blues’ author dies at 92
Your books make me laugh, they make think ...,” one fan told Tom Robbins, “and they make me aware of all the wonder in the ...
Jim Becker, AP reporter who covered Jackie Robinson and an underdog Hawaii football team, dies at 98
Journalist Jim Becker has died at 98. He traveled the world as an Associated Press reporter, and covered Jackie Robinson’s ...
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Book about Jimmy Carter's church during presidency has Knoxville link | Georgiana Vines
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Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92, multiple outlets report
Tom Robbins’ novels include such screwball adventures as “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Jitterbug Perfume.” ...