Mental Floss
A number of Millennials’ favorite YA book series are still going or about to enjoy a reboot; here are five familiar titles to look out for.
V.M. Braganza|
Want a pet-friendly entrance? Check out some tips for making it safe and secure.
Jake Rossen|
The differences between consignment and thrift stores go a little deeper than profit margins.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Technically, the most cost-efficient time is December 26. But your kids probably won't like that.
Jake Rossen|
There is a perfect time to go to your local thrift store if you want to find the best deals.
Michele Debczak|
The phrase dates back to the 1960s, and has more than one meaning.
Mark Peters|
From heart-wrenching memoirs to socially conscious fiction, the list of Barack Obama's favorite books from the past year will definitely add more titles to your TBR pile.
Elaine Selna|
Even the best-trained cat or dog is likely to run away if you try feeding them a pill without a game plan.
Michele Debczak|
If you've finished Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and are looking for what to read next, we've got 11 titles that should be in your TBR pile.
Katie Dancey-Downs|
‘The Devil in the White City’ author Erik Larson loves to be spooked—here are some scary stories that do just that.
Ellen Gutoskey|
From ghosts that eat tofu to an angry Buddha and beyond.
Sophie Lau|
Researchers reduced people's implicit racial and gender biases by having them undergo anti-bias training—and then take a nap.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Allied officials came up with some strange strategies to win World War II. Operation Fantasia planned to use glow-in-the-dark foxes to spook Japanese forces into defeat.
Lorna Wallace|
Discover some of the most valuable board games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including “HeroQuest,” “Dream Phone,” and others.
Nicole Pyles|
The surgical extraction of the tonsils was a hallmark of a 1950s childhood, but now the operation is not nearly as common.
Nick Keppler|
Author Grady Hendrix shared six of his favorite atmospheric horror novels that any fan of the genre should pick up this Halloween season.
April Snellings|
Today’s best Western books don’t revolve around John Wayne wannabes and other Old West tropes. ‘Outlawed’ author Anna North recommends her favorites.
Ellen Gutoskey|
From Alice Walker's 'The Color Purple' to Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods,' discover 11 modern classics we think deserve a spot on your bookshelf.
Katie Dancey-Downs|
If you want to get into the classics but aren't quite ready to crack open a book that was written centuries ago, these comic book versions should be far more accessible.
Tasia Bass|
‘Saturday Night Live’ alum and ‘An American Pickle’ screenwriter Simon Rich shares which books he considers comedic genius.
Ellen Gutoskey|
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