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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

It pays to have a vivid imagination.

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.