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A Book Fair for Grown-Ups Is Coming to New York
Still chasing the high of the Scholastic Book Fair? This one promises snap bracelets, spin art, books, and more—for adults.
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Stephen King's Maine Home Will Become a Museum and Writer's Retreat
The best-selling author has won approval to rezone his home in Bangor, Maine, into a museum of his work as well as a writer's retreat.
Everything We Know About Doctor Sleep
Director Mike Flanagan revisits the Overlook Hotel, site of Stephen King's 1977 novel and Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film, in 'Doctor Sleep.'
Everything We Know About Amazon's The Lord of the Rings Prequel Series
The highly anticipated prequel series from Amazon Studios will likely cover the rise of Sauron, the fall of Númenor, and more.
Rare First Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Sold for More Than $56,000
The first edition print of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' had been locked away for decades. Experts say it was one of the most pristine copies they had seen.
When Bram Stoker Adapted Dracula for the Stage
For one of literature’s most enduring works, Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' didn’t receive much of a turnout when it was first adapted for the stage: A total of two people showed up.
New Jersey Elementary School Has a Vending Machine That Dispenses Books to Stellar Students
Instead of using reading as a way to earn prizes, this vending machine teaches that reading is the prize.
How Nosferatu Ripped Off Dracula and Became a Plagiarism Success Story
On March 4, 1922, spectators filtered into the Marble Hall of the Berlin Zoological Garden to witness horror movie history—and a plagiarism success story in the making.
Why Little Women Still Matters, More Than 150 Years Later
Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women' has been adapted more than two dozen times, for film and television but also for the stage, as an opera, and as a Japanese anime series. What makes the tale so timeless?
The Reason Why The Great Gatsby Isn’t In the Public Domain (Yet)
Copyright laws in America are complicated, especially for books. Though F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 'The Great Gatsby' was published in 1925, it won’t enter the public domain until 2021.
The New York Public Library Convinced Thousands of People to Read Books in Instagram Stories
Insta Novels from the New York Public Library shows that Instagram Stories can be used as a platform for literature.
A Preview of the New Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library Is Open for Banned Books Week
After temporarily closing this year, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is back at a new address in the author's hometown.
Annotations in Copy of Shakespeare's First Folio May Have Been John Milton's
William Shakespeare had an enormous influence on "Paradise Lost" poet John Milton, and new evidence suggests that super fan Milton—who even wrote a poem called "On Shakespeare"—might have owned his idol's first folio.
How Beatrix Potter Pioneered the Art of Merchandising
The author of 23 pint-sized titles, including 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit,' perfected the character licensing template decades before 'Star Wars' or Marvel.
11 Untranslatable Words for Happiness From Around the World
Because ‘happy’ doesn’t cut it when you’re trying to describe the particular euphoria of canceling social plans.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Stephen King’s It
If you only have a passing familiarity with the original Stephen King novel, you might think it’s simply about a killer clown. But there’s far more to the sprawling saga of The Losers' Club.
8 Things Mark Twain Didn't Really Say
The man who provided us with some of the best quips ever is also one of the most misquoted men of all time.
14 Prime Facts About Amazon
How do they spend those massive profits? The online retailing giant has a giant Ice Age cave bear skeleton in their Seattle offices.
Tennessee School Bans Harry Potter Books Because the Spells Could ‘Conjure Evil Spirits’
The Harry Potter series frequently tops lists of banned books, but not always for such a literal reason.
A First Edition of Darwin's On the Origin of Species Could Sell for $180,000
The 1859 work prompted a new era of thinking about nature and humanity. A first edition will likely wind up in the hands of a collector who has evolved to have very deep pockets.
9 Lost Words We Should Bring Back
Joe Gillard, creator of History Hustle, has assembled some of history’s best bon mots in 'The Little Book of Lost Words: Collywobbles, Snollygosters, and 86 Other Surprisingly Useful Terms Worth Resurrecting.'
11 Fascinating Facts About Mark Twain
Mark Twain is widely considered the author of the first great American novel—'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'—but his rollicking tales aren’t the only legacy he left behind.
Want to Hear a Harry Potter Story? Just Ask Google Assistant
Pottermore is celebrating ‘Back to Hogwarts’ season with a special Harry Potter audiobook excerpt.
Library Books Were Once Blamed for Spreading Deadly Diseases
At the turn of the 20th century, library patrons feared picking up a book might result in more than late fees. They worried it could transmit tuberculosis.