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11 Fun Face Masks That Show Off Your Love of Books

We have compiled 11 book-themed face masks showing off banned books, library cards, and famous characters like Mr. Darcy.

"Oh great, another word I've never heard before."

The 10 Most Confusing Books of All Time

If Joseph Heller’s 'Catch-22' confused you to the point of frustration (or abandonment), you’re not alone.

Maine Grade-Schoolers Wrote a Pandemic-Inspired Novel, and Stephen King Is Paying for Its Publication

Stephen King, Maine’s most famous writer, is helping the next generation of Maine writers bring their book to life.

Led Zeppelin possibly performing one of their many odes to Middle-earth in London, 1975.

11 Songs Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings

Thanks to Led Zeppelin, there is nothing more rock ‘n’ roll than Gollum slipping away with your girl.

Judy Garland and Ray Bolger in the original Wizard of Oz (1939).

A Remake of The Wizard of Oz Is Officially in the Works

‘Watchmen’ director Nicole Kassell is set to direct. Whether she’ll use digital fur technology for the Cowardly Lion remains to be seen.

8 Pioneering Facts About Little House on the Prairie Author Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books are her biggest claim to fame—her relation to Franklin D. Roosevelt isn’t quite as well-known.

Edith Wharton in Newport, Rhode Island circa 1907.

10 Fascinating Facts About Edith Wharton

In 1921, Edith Wharton became the first woman ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel 'The Age of Innocence.'

How to Read a Book, According to Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf’s books didn’t follow writing conventions, and her rules for reading are just as flexible.

Maya Angelou Is the Latest Addition to Barbie's 'Inspiring Women' Line

‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ author Maya Angelou has landed a well-earned a spot in Mattel’s most prestigious Barbie collection.

Patricia Highsmith poses at home in Locarno, Switzerland in 1987.

9 Facts About Patricia Highsmith

Celebrated author Patricia Highsmith, who was known for her psychological thrillers, believed that life "didn’t make sense without crime in it."

The Mental Floss Store Is Reopening Today!

The Mental Floss Store is reopening today. Head on over to discover deals on products like books, games, shirts, and more

There’s something for everyone, from crime thrillers to cookbooks.

The 40 Best-Selling Books of 2020, According to The New York Times Best Seller List

Some popular books—especially ones written by Barack and Michelle Obama—practically lived on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2020.

Octavia E. Butler autographs a copy of Fledgling at a book signing.

7 Surprising Facts About Octavia Butler

Born in Pasadena, California, on June 22, 1947, science fiction author Octavia E. Butler was one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century.

James Baldwin's record collection has been ported over to Spotify.

James Baldwin's Record Collection Is Now a 478-Track Spotify Playlist

The celebrated author of 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' used music to inspire and influence his work. Now you can listen, too.

How many of these books did you read this year?

The 10 Most Checked-Out Books at the NYPL In 2020

"The city’s most borrowed books reflect the historic challenges that have impacted New Yorkers during 2020," the New York Public Library said in a press release.

Goodnight Moon had a critic in Anne Carroll Moore.

Anne Carroll Moore: The New York Librarian Who Hated Goodnight Moon

Anne Carroll Moore was an influential librarian in the world of children's books. That was bad news for 'Goodnight Moon,' since she refused to recommend it.

Shirley Jackson has more stories to tell.

A Lost Shirley Jackson Story, 'Adventure on a Bad Night,' Is Being Published for the First Time

Shirley Jackson finished writing the story around 1944. It's been residing in a box at the Library of Congress since 1965.

The World's Work, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

7 Fascinating Facts About F. Scott Fitzgerald

Today, F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered one of the most astute American novelists of the 20th century. But his best-known work, 'The Great Gatsby,' wasn't a bestseller.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Alice Walker

From her groundbreaking essays to Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'The Color Purple,' Alice Walker's work explores Black American experiences.

See What the World’s Reading Habits Look Like in 2020

Many people have used the COVID-19 lockdowns to burn through their pile of books to read. Here's what reading habits look like across the globe in 2020.

Henry Cavill and Anya Chalotra in The Witcher (2019).

10 Killer Facts About The Witcher

'The Witcher'—the Netflix series based on Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy book series, which spawned a popular video game franchise—became an immediate pop culture phenomenon when it debuted in December 2019.

How H.P. Lovecraft Gave Us Ancient Aliens

The similarities between H.P. Lovecraft’s ideas and those of the people who produce 'Ancient Aliens' aren’t a coincidence; in fact, they’re connected.

Kerouacs First Draft Of Seminal Book "On The Road" Displayed

10 Fascinating Facts About Jack Kerouac

Many of Jack Kerouac's novels drew details from his own life. Here's what you need to know about the author of 'On the Road.'

How Lolita Author Vladimir Nabokov Helped Ruth Bader Ginsburg Find Her Voice

Before Vladimir Nabokov gained fame for ‘Lolita,’ he helped hone the writing skills of a future Supreme Court icon.

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