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Maya Angelou celebrating her 82nd birthday

Dr. Maya Angelou’s verses are at the very heart of the American experience—yet she didn’t start out as a poet.

Scott Beggs








Portrait Session With Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison has written some of literature’s most enduring classics, from 'The Bluest Eye' to 'Beloved' and beyond. Here's what you need to know about the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

Rachelle Saint-Louis












Celebrate the end of 2022 with these acclaimed book titles.

From 'The Candy House' by Jennifer Egan to 'Tracy Flick Can’t Win' by Tom Perrotta, discover the best books of 2022 according to Mental Floss.

April Snellings




Tianjin Binhai Library, China.

While there are many beautiful libraries in the world, there are also a number of more unique ones—from creative architectural wonders to libraries that aren’t housed within buildings at all.

Lorna Wallace