In 2015 and 2016 , the Virginia Press Association awarded Srodes its first prize for critical writing for his series of book reviews for The Washington Times .
James Srodes ( March 12 , 1940 -- September 27 , 2017 ) was an American journalist and author .
In 2015 and 2016 , the Virginia Press Association awarded journalist its first prize for critical writing for James Srodes ' series of book reviews for The Washington Times .
James Srodes ( March 12 , 1940 -- September 27 , 2017 ) was an American journalist and author .