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The Master of Horror’s list of his top films is surprisingly horror-lite.
Jake Rossen|
If a plane ticket and hotel stay are out of your budget, a paperback book (or a loaner from the library) can help transport you to far-flung, sun soaked climes.
Faye Keegan|
From the accident that led to its creation to the real people who inspired key characters.
Jane Alexander|
Discover the most-searched summer book genres in every U.S. state, from gripping fiction to heartfelt romance.
CaLea Johnson|
Tiny bugs are causing huge problems in Hungary.
CaLea Johnson|
The 18th president’s descendant had a storied career in museum curation before turning his attention to an affable vampire.
Jake Rossen|
Want to know what your state is reading this summer? Check out this map of the top-searched books and discover your next page-turner.
CaLea Johnson|
Paris’s Shakespeare and Company has hosted some 30,000 “Tumbleweeds” passing through town. Want to be the next one?
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Casey Sherman’s latest book, ‘A Murder in Hollywood,’ covers a sensational crime involving actress Lana Turner and the mob. The author discusses the book alongside some of his favorite recent reads.
Erin McCarthy|
From sci-fi and horror to heartfelt memoirs and enthralling non-fiction, the Mental Floss Summer 2022 Reading List has something for everyone.
mentalfloss .com, Rachelle Saint-Louis|
Ahead of the release of 'The Fervor,' Alma Katsu's supernatural reimaging of Japanese internment, here are her favorite historical horror novels
Michele Debczak|
Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, curator of weird anecdotes, or a fan of fiction, we’ve got plenty of books for your holiday gift list.
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