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You won’t believe what scared Alfred Hitchcock.

You’ll never guess what frightens these masters of horror.

Washington Irving, the Knicks' biggest fan.

‘Knickerbocker’ has many meanings. Without Washington Irving, it would likely only have one.

‘The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature’ (Sasquatch Books).

In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space—including these 10 historical pigments with surprising histories.

These books were banned for silly reasons.

Each year, the American Library Association complies a list of books that are challenged and banned. There are some books that get banned because of insensitive material; however, others get banned for completely ludicrous reasons.

In honor of Banned Books Week, the ALA published its list of 2023’s most contentious titles.

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter.’

Hawthorne’s most famous novel—a mainstay on high school reading lists—has been the subject of some interesting myths and misconceptions.

The Song of Fire and Ice author voices his concerns about AI.

George R. R. Martin has a lot to say about the rise of AI in the arts.

Let’s see how well you know your literature.

See if you can figure out how these celebrated works come to a conclusion.

Of all Tomie dePaola’s books, ‘Strega Nona’ is by far the most beloved. Here are seven things you might not have known about the story.

Harry Potter is returning to the screen.

The open casting call for HBO’s rendition of the original Harry Potter series has officially begun.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart star in 'Twilight' (2008).

It’s never a bad time to talk about the baseball scene in ‘Twilight.’

‘Bookworm,’ which now implies someone is well-read, once meant that you were a total loser.

Mark Twain’s ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.’

A lewd drawing contained in an early printing could have destroyed the book’s chances—and Twain’s reputation.

Whether they’re iconic horror novels or classic kids’ lit, these books still resonate five decades after they first hit shelves.

Arundhati Roy’s 1997 novel was a groundbreaking bestseller that solidified her as an important voice on the global stage. Here’s what you should know.

Even distinguished novelists have had to endure bizarre monikers.

Make your own ratatouille—no rat required—with ‘Pixar: The Official Cookbook’.

‘Pixar: The Official Cookbook’ features delicious dishes from several of your favorite animated movies, from ‘Luca’ to ‘Toy Story’.

‘Twilight’ made Stephenie Meyer a killing.

It pays to have a vivid imagination.

Where did this summertime trend come from?

There’s no tradition more satisfying than cracking open a good book on a sandy beach. Here’s how it all started.

Think you know your favorite author’s bibliography by heart? Don’t be so sure: See if you can figure out which of these obscure book titles belong to which renowned author in this quiz.

August 2, 2024 makes the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin’s birth. Here’s what you should know about the ‘Tell It on the Mountain’ and ‘Giovanni’s Room’ author.