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The man behind the books that inspired 'Game of Thrones' is as interesting as the fantastical worlds he has created. And he owns a movie theater!
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The author of 'The Giving Tree' and 'Where the Sidewalk Ends' was friends with Hugh Hefner and wrote some of his books while staying at the Playboy Mansion.
Virginia Woolf Calls D.H. Lawrence and James Joyce 'Overrated' in Newly Unearthed 1923 Survey
One writer who took the survey called T.S. Eliot the worst living English poet and worst living literary critic. Ouch.
A Series of Dyslexia-Friendly Harry Potter Companion Books Has Been Released in the UK
For readers with dyslexia, these user-friendly versions of 'Fantastic Beasts,' 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard,' and 'Quidditch Through the Ages' feature larger text and navigational aids.
10 Surprising Facts About Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew looks pretty good for a gal who's been around for nearly 90 years. And judging by the release of this week's 'Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase' movie, the amateur sleuth shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon
George R.R. Martin Says He Has ‘Mixed Feelings’ About the End of Game of Thrones
As 'Game of Thrones' readies to come to an end, George R.R. Martin admitted that he has "mixed feelings" about it all—and wishes that he'd "finished these books sooner so the show hadn’t gotten ahead of me." Fans can relate.
Connecticut's Traveler Restaurant Gives Diners Free Books With Their Meal
Travelers looking for books to read can visit the Traveler restaurant off I-84 in Connecticut and pick out free books to go with their food.
10 Facts About Stephen King's Pet Sematary
In the nearly 40 years since its publication, 'Pet Sematary' has become one of Stephen King’s most beloved books. But he originally considered the novel so scary that he wanted to hide it away from the world.
7 Stunning Portraits of Farm Animals
Traer Scott's Radiant presents portraits of farm animals—from chickens and cows to pigs and goats and beyond—that live up to its title.
16 Fun Facts About The Baby-Sitters Club
In 1986, Ann M. Martin published the first 'The Baby-Sitters Club' book. Now, more than 30 years later, Netflix is bringing Kristy, Claudia, and all the rest of the club back to the small screen.
35 Surprising Facts About Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel—who you probably know better by his pen name, Doctor Seuss—came into the world on March 2, 1904. In the more than 100 years since, he has changed it for the better for readers all over the planet.
15 Places You Can Visit Where Famous Works Were Written
Authors have written in all sorts of locations, and literature lovers today can still visit many of these sources of inspiration.
12 Enlightening Facts About His Dark Materials
Philip Pullman's modern retelling of 'Paradise Lost,' which is now an HBO series, has weathered its fair share of critics.
Bring Some Magic Into Your Home With These Harry Potter Fine Art Photographs
The framed photos of everyone's favorite witches and wizards are limited editions, so they're only available in small quantities.
25 Amazing Books by African American Writers You Need to Read
From literary icons to fresh, buzzworthy talent, here are 25 great books by African American authors you should add to your reading list today.
Harry Potter Scrabble Accepts Wizarding Words Like Hogwarts and Dobby
The words used in the Harry Potter books and movies are playable in a new version of Scrabble—and they can even earn you bonus points.
J.K. Rowling Has Some Regrets About Ron and Hermione's Relationship in Harry Potter
"I wrote the Hermione/Ron relationship as a form of wish fulfillment," the author said, before admitting that Harry and Hermione made more sense as a couple.
5-Year-Old Logan Brinson Couldn't Find a Library Near Him—So He Opened One Himself
Five-year-old Logan Brinson opened Logan's Little Library—the first library in his village—on his front lawn last year. He plans to open a second location in May.
More Than 80 Percent of the Most Popular Novels Are Written by Men
Think of your top 10 favorite books. How many were written by women? According to one survey by Ranker, men named one book by a female author in their top 10. Women chose two.
McDonald’s Happy Meals Now Come With Roald Dahl Books Instead of Toys in New Zealand
Shortened versions of Matilda, the BFG, and Willy Wonka are a few of the stories now being handed out in the Happy Meal Readers program.
10 Nice and Accurate Facts About Good Omens
Amazon's recent series starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen isn't the first time Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s 'Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch' has been adapted. Or attempted.
10 Facts About William S. Burroughs
He once went an entire year without taking a bath.
20 Inspiring Quotes from Langston Hughes
“I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go,” is just one of Langston Hughes's most memorable quotes.
George R.R. Martin's Wife Will Leave Him if He Kills Her Favorite Game of Thrones Characters
'Til death do us part.