Reclusive author J.D. Salinger has passed away at the age of 91. J.D. Salinger was the author of the iconic novel Catcher in the Rye as well as numerous short stories. A link to the New York Times story chronicling his life is included below:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/29/books/29salinger.html?em
In addition the New Yorker has published online the 13 stories the author wrote for the magazine:
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/remembering-salinger/
