"Barracoon: The Story of the Last 'Black Cargo'" was originally written in 1931, but no one wanted to publish it—until now.

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George Eliot is best remembered for writing classic books like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner,' but she is also connected to Lady Gaga in an unexpected way.
Inflight entertainment can get a little pricey, but one airport program can save you money on your next hardcover.
It was one of the most sensational thefts in modern history.
Librarians can help you with everything from finding your next great read to filling out your taxes. But they have a couple of patron pet peeves—and at least one involves bacon.
Featuring 'The Life Aquatic'/'Jurassic Park' crossover you’ve been dreaming of.
Walt Whitman, the famed author of 'Leaves of Grass,' was a bit of a health nut—and really enjoyed hanging out in the nude.
Here's how naturalists and scientific illustrators used to cope.
The books kept coming back with purposeful, curious markings.
Learn more about legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald through some of his most famous quotes on love, literature, and happiness.
The movie Francis Ford Coppola called "'Gone with the Wind' for 14-year-old girls" was released 35 years ago.
Madeleine L'Engle had other priorities.
An excerpt from Michael Ohl's 'The Art of Naming.'