BOOKS

This App Lets You Download Free E-Books, Magazines, Comic Books, and Audiobooks From Your Library

With the Libby app, you can access your local library's collection of e-books and audiobooks for free without leaving home.

George R.R. Martin Says He's 'Writing Every Day' In Self-Isolation, Teasing The Winds of Winter Release

George R.R. Martin, the man behind 'Game of Thrones,' is using his self-quarantine to work on the long-awaited next book in his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.

J.K. Rowling’s handwritten and illustrated Harry Potter book, featuring content from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

A Miniature Harry Potter Manuscript, Handwritten by J.K. Rowling, Could Sell for More Than $180,000 At Auction

J.K. Rowling wrote and illustrated the one-of-a-kind, pocket-sized Harry Potter book for a charity auction in 2004.

Two Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Shows From Taika Waititi Are Coming to Netflix

Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind 'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014) and 'Jojo Rabbit' (2019), is adapting Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' into two Netflix shows.

Magic tree houses and minivans are both known to transport kids to soccer games on Sundays.

11 Book Series From Your Childhood You May Not Have Realized Are Still Releasing Books

From Nancy Drew to Magic Tree House, these classic children’s book series are still going strong today.

Why Are Hardcover Books Published Before Paperbacks?

Paperbacks are more popular with readers, but they're rarely the first version of a book that gets published.

The 17th-century Samuel de Champlain map of New France was stolen from the Boston Public Library.

18 Surprising Things Stolen From Libraries

From swords and skeletons to chairs and coins, here’s a roundup of the most unusual items thieves have stolen from libraries.

Gollum and a Ringwraith loom near Bilbo's hobbit hole at Replay Lincoln Park's Lord of the Rings pop-up bar.

Party Like a Hobbit at Chicago’s Lord of the Rings Pop-Up Bar

Take “second breakfast” shots with Gandalf, Frodo, and the rest of the fellowship of the ring (in cardboard form).

First Editions of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Other Jane Austen Novels Can Be Yours

First editions of all six beloved Jane Austen novels—from 'Sense and Sensibility' to 'Persuasion'—will be available to bid on this week.

The Library of Congress Needs Help Transcribing Walt Whitman’s Poems and Letters

The Library of Congress is home to the largest collection of Walt Whitman manuscripts on Earth, and it needs your help transcribing and reviewing them.

5 Amazing Things Found in Old Books

From George Washington's hair to a winning lotto ticket, surprises abound between the pages of vintage books.

9 Charming Facts About E.B. White’s Stuart Little

The book—unlike the 1999 film adaptation—never really makes it clear if Stuart Little is a literal mouse.

A drawing of Anne Brontë by her sister, Charlotte Brontë.

11 Enlightening Facts About Anne Brontë

The youngest and least-understood member of the famous Brontë sisters was a bestselling novelist whose books shocked critics.

17 Curious Nicknames of Famous Authors

From "Turdsworth" to "Beaver" to "Dodo," here's a list of literary nicknames and how they came to be.

New App Lets You Hear Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales in Original 14th-Century English

Monty Python member Terry Jones—who wrote two books on Chaucer—contributed to the app before his death in January.

Gene Hackman, William Friedkin, Roy Scheider, Eddie Egan, and Randy Jurgensen in The French Connection (1971).

14 Fascinating Facts About The French Connection

'The French Connection' still stands as one of the greatest films of the 1970s because of its gritty visual style, powerhouse performances, and one of the greatest car chase sequences ever put on film.

TASCHEN Is Offering Up to 75 Percent Off Books Until Sunday

Whether you're into comic books or architecture, you’re sure to find something that will fit perfectly on your shelf.

Americans Went to the Library Nearly Twice as Often as the Movies in 2019, Gallup Poll Finds

Library visits also outranked concerts, sporting events, and a slew of other activities by even greater margins.

Spending a Lot On Books? This Browser Extension Tells You if They’re Available at Your Local Library

Library catalogs can be confusing, and Amazon’s one-click purchasing is hard to resist. This browser extension can help.

The New York Public Library’s 10 Most Checked-Out Books of All Time

The New York Public Library houses millions of works, but some of the best books (especially for children) stand out above the rest.

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Bathroom Reading: This 18th Century Toilet Was Disguised as a Book

Not everyone wanted to stare at a chamber pot all day. With this volume, people could cover up their waste receptacle and seem well-read all at the same time.

Charles Dickens

Find out biographical facts about Charles Dickens's books, legacy, and family life—and brush up on his most memorable quotes.

A Little Free Library in Traverse City, Michigan.

Donate Books to a Little Free Library Near You

Little Free Libraries have delighted readers around the world since 2009. Discover how they began and how you can get involved, too.

The Story of Ralstonism, One of History's More Bizarre Health Movements

At the turn of the last century, author Webster Edgerly advised readers to achieve optimal wellness by never walking in a straight line and never marrying a woman less than 20 years their junior.

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