John Grisham On The Moment He Changed His Mind On The Death Penalty | Behind The Table, 10.22.24

“The Pelican Brief,” “The Firm” and “The Rainmaker” author John Grisham joins co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta to discuss where he finds inspiration for his more than 50 bestselling books and why he writes the last sentence of his stories first. Plus, he talks his new book “Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions,” and his personal journey of changing his mind about the death penalty.

[pamelagalloway]

I read most of his books in the 90's and when I read A TIME TO KILL, I didn't want a movie made based off that book because of content and how could it be made into a successful film. I went to see the movie and was pleasantly surprised. Thank you John, you are one of my favorite authors.

[dianequist]

The Chamber was the first Grisham book I read, probably 20+ years ago. I'll never forget it.

[phyllisbrostrom]

A Time to Kill is my all time favorite ❤ So very well written, just a marvelous book!

[solfrapaul]

Really enjoyed this interview. They didn't interrupt him and we could here his actual opinion. First time I watch behind the table

[agf]

Think my favorite is The Pelican Brief. Film was pretty good too.

[michaelmarsh]

John signed an innocent man for me. Love his books, read all of them! Looking forward to reading his newest one.

[keysboogie]

I love his books. I have read a lot of them. He seems really nice, and a straight shooter. I don't think it's going to be close either. Me and my mom think it's going to be a landslide, for the first Female President.

[ElizabethVanRooyen-zl]

I have read every book of John Grishams and my favourite is The Pelican Brief as I love the way all the parts of the story come together and it was great to see it become a movie. I do like the client as well and it had a great cast for the movie. Looking forward to reading this new book.

[DE-xtjv]

Maybe Grisham will write about Opus Dei, the southern Baptist church and the federalist society, oh and maybe the US oligarchs, especially silicone valley immigrant oligarchs.

[emberash]

The Firm was THE BEST!!! I'm not big on GREAT books becoming movies but not only was the film The Firm filled with a terrific cast but the MUSICAL score is PHENOMENAL too! The client, and The Rainmaker, again AMAZING 💯 I'll continue to read his books like we do King novels💯👌

[paskah]

I read almost John Grisham books including his children book. I love all movies based on his book also.

[maheshseth]

Skipping Christmas is my fav
Movie and
Book too.

[mckait]

Brian is clearly a fan, lol. I'm sure I would be excited to be able to have a conversation with one of my favorite authors.

[saxyben]

He has a beautiful house in Oxford, MS. I’ve read a couple when I was much younger.

[mckait]

I am shocked to hear his opinion on the election. I like him even more now!

[jannichi]

The cruelty is Texas permeates everywhere now. Abbott, Patrick and Paxton (The Rat PAC) have to get coted out next five years.
🤠Colin Alred to Lose Cruz is a good start.
Thought Onama 🏀was the perfect candidate, Colin is giving him a run🏈

[jannichi]

Super show AGAIN. Is it Behind the Table? Please.tell UTube to show in tandem.

[kennyroman]

Point of information; If your in the Fordham Rd area by Kingsbridge. Please be aware that there are guys on scooters hitting with them and robbing them of there personal belongings! Hello? Where are the police? This happen at 6;30pm? They must do something with these scooters!

[shaneletson]

Trump works at a McDonald's and then people started getting sick because of the onions on the double cheeseburger that was on kait 8 news out of Jonesboro Arkansas and I'm pretty sure that was someone that died from the outbreak McDonald's had

[BigOne-gnqj]

The View is a Trash Network Lmao Hahaha 😆 Unlike Mine USA 🇺🇸 Id rather take the Scenic Route. lol