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Matilda Illustrator Quentin Blake Is Auctioning Items From His Personal Collection of Drawings
The longtime Roald Dahl collaborator is selling off a collection of preliminary drawings and other illustrations to benefit charity.
BOOKS
13 Scientific Explanations for Everyday Life
The processes behind the physics of LEGOs, the chemistry of laundry, and more.
Why Did the First Harry Potter Book Get a Title Change in the U.S.?
While it was author J.K. Rowling who ultimately suggested the alternative title, she still regrets the decision.
12 Unsettling Facts About The Metamorphosis
It is one of the most enigmatic stories of all time, with an opening sentence that’s unparalleled in literature. 'The Metamorphosis' is the novel that birthed the adjective 'Kafkaesque.'
15 Facts About John Carpenter’s Christine
The Stephen King adaptation about an evil 1958 Plymouth Fury that possesses its owner, which turns 35 this year, remains a beloved cult classic.
This App Sends You Super-Short Stories as Push Notifications
You get a new story every week that you can read without unlocking your phone.
10 Fascinating Facts About Gone With the Wind
1. Margaret Mitchell wrote the book out of boredom.
The Real Hogsmeade Station Is Seeking a 'Wizarding Prefect' to Lead Harry Potter-Themed Tours
The volunteer must have 'strong knowledge regarding wizards and witches.'
Why the World's Most Popular Wine Grapes Are Vulnerable to a Pandemic
Scientists fear that a single merciless pathogen could wipe out many grapes around the world in the same way that a single fungus eradicated the variety of potato common across Ireland in the 1840s.
Vote to Help Your Library Win $25,000 in Children's Books From JetBlue
The lucky library will also receive a reading room makeover.
Sylvia Plath's Pulitzer Prize in Poetry Is Up for Auction
It was awarded 19 years after her death. Bidding begins at $40,000.
New 'Eye Language' Lets Paralyzed People Communicate More Easily
The illustrated language guide is free to download.
7 Dramatic Portraits of Raptors
A new photography book showcases birds of prey looking their best.
How Bats Protect Rare Books at This Portuguese Library
Bats have been living behind the bookshelves since the 19th century.
12 Facts About James Joyce
James Joyce was as mythical as the myths he used as the foundations for his own work.
You Can Now Buy a Rare Reprint of the Gutenberg Bible
Make room on your bookshelf.
14 Freaky Facts About R.L. Stine's Fear Street Books
R.L. Stine’s Fear Street novels terrified teens in the late 1980s and early '90s. Now, the Fear Street books are heading to Netflix in a three-film trilogy. Here's what you should know about the books.
Pee, Poison, and Prosthetic Noses: The Story of Astronomer Tycho Brahe's Suspicious Death
It all started when the 54-year-old returned home from a banquet and couldn't pee.
How to Talk to Kids, According to Mr. Rogers
A nine-step guide to speaking 'Freddish.'
The Forgotten Origins of 6 Iconic Chair Designs
Chair: 500 Designs That Matter will teach you more than you ever thought you'd know about sitting down.
A Winnie the Pooh Exhibition is Coming To Atlanta
Over 200 items from the stuffed bear's 92-year history will be on display.
8 Things You Might Not Know About Betty Friedan
The author of 'The Feminine Mystique' transformed gender equality in the 20th century.
The Best Children's Books of the Year, According to Bank Street College of Education
The perfect summer reading list for the kids in your life.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Wine
May 25, 2019 is National Wine Day. Even if you know your rioja from your Côtes du Rhône, here are a few wine facts that might be surprising. Happy drinking!