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Noah Webster’s two-volume 'An American Dictionary of the English Language' earned him a place in linguistic history, and a reputation as the foremost lexicographer of American English.
15 Great Gifts for the Sci-Fi Fanatic in Your Life
From groundbreaking movies to landmark novels, these are the best gifts for sci-fi fans in your life.
Attention Kurt Vonnegut Fans: VonnegutFest Is Coming to Indianapolis
The author's 100th birthday will be celebrated in style, with attendees encouraged to BYOV (Bring Your Own Vonnegut).
7 Fascinating Facts About N. Scott Momaday’s ‘House Made of Dawn’
N. Scott Momaday’s novel ’House Made of Dawn’ was a breakthrough for Native American literature.
Felonious Floats and Pumpkin Cakes: Check Out These Recipes From ‘The Unofficial Universal Theme Parks Cookbook’
You don’t have to go all the way to Honeydukes to enjoy a good Pumpkin Cake—Ashley Craft’s latest cookbook has you covered.
You Can Now Shop at Goodwill Online
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When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Opened a Psychic Bookstore
The creator of Sherlock Holmes believed in ghosts so strongly he opened a bookstore devoted to educating the general public about them.
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The 15 Best Stephen King Movies and TV Shows You Can Stream Right Now
Master of horror Stephen King has seen countless adaptations of his books, novellas, and short stories. These are some of the best of them.
10 Books and Texts That Are Actually Impossible to Read
Some are written in codes or ciphers that haven’t been cracked, while others are purposefully designed to remain incomprehensible forever.
10 of the Shortest Bestselling and Classic Books
These books won't keep you up all night—and that's a good thing.
This Unauthorized 'One Piece' Manga Collection Is Over 21,000 Pages—But No One Can Actually Read It
The massive, shelf-threatening volume is actually too big to browse through.
10 Fascinating Facts About Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History'
Author Donna Tartt’s debut novel, 'The Secret History,' became an instant classic—and an instant success—when it was published in 1992. Here’s what you should know.
12 Fantastic Facts About Nathaniel Hawthorne
American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne drew inspiration from his own ancestors for his best-known novel, 'The Scarlet Letter.'
10 Things You May Not Know About 'Wuthering Heights'
Wuthering Heights—Emily Brontë’s only novel—shocked readers when it came out. Today, the story about the lovers on the English moor is so well known, it’s iconic. Here's what you should know.
14 Famous Books That Were Published Posthumously
Virtually every artist dreams of making an impact with their work, and writers are no different—but in some cases, authors don’t live to see their works become classics.
75 Facts About Stephen King
Stephen King once opened the doors to his Bangor, Maine, home to Halloween trick-or-treaters in the 1980s. More than 1000 people showed up.
Love “Weird Al” Yankovic? This Book Captures Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Photos From the Famed Parodist’s Career
The upcoming “Weird Al” Yankovic biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe promises to fuse fact and fiction. The photos in this book tell a truer tale.
8 Afrofuturism Novels Worth Adding to Your Collection
These fascinating Afrofuturism novels from authors like Octavia Butler and Colson Whitehead are a great way to discover more about this genre.
This Interactive Map of Middle-earth Helps Bridge the Gap Between ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Rings of Power’
A map of Middle-earth is featured in ‘The Rings of Power,’ but it’s tough to get the full picture from a few myopic shots.
8 Stephen King Movie Adaptations That Changed the Book Ending
Sometimes, rewriting is better. Here are some of the most popular Stephen King movies that have different book endings.
8 Fascinating Facts About Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Even if you’ve binge-watched the Emmy Award-winning TV adaptation of 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' there’s still much to be learned from, and about, the book.
The Anarchy: The Real Civil War That Inspired 'House of the Dragon'
The Middle Ages may not have been crawling with ice zombies or dragons, but much of the HBO hit 'House of the Dragon'—and its predecessor, 'Game of Thrones'—is taken from real history.