Today, we received the unexpected news that author Michael Crichton has died of cancer. In his 66 years, Crichton was a best-selling author, a filmmaker, and the creator of the TV show "ER."

Most of us best know him for the book Jurassic Park and its subsequent movies based on the novel. It is a sad day to get such news. And all we can do here at READ, is to thank Crichton for his fertile mind and wicked imagination that kept so many of us riveted to the page and screen. You did what authors should do--you brought great stories to life. We'll miss you.