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19 Secrets of Public Librarians
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.
12 Incredible Facts About Beverly Cleary
Moving, relatable, and frequently hilarious, Beverly Cleary’s stories have been captivating readers of all ages for more than 60 years.
Some of Your Favorite Movies, Books, and Music Are About to Enter the Public Domain
U.S. copyright law will finally allow you to use, remix, and sell books, music, and films made almost a century ago.
Can You Spot All the Stephen King References in This Poster?
Even mega fans may have trouble with this one.
25 Amazing Books by Women You Need to Read
Whether you're looking to discover a new author or find an unread title by an old favorite, we've got you covered.
Create Your Favorite Jeff Goldblum With This Dress-Up Magnet Set
Featuring 'The Life Aquatic'/'Jurassic Park' crossover you’ve been dreaming of.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman, the famed author of 'Leaves of Grass,' was a bit of a health nut—and really enjoyed hanging out in the nude.
The Color Dictionary Darwin Used to Describe the Natural World, Pre-Pantone
Here's how naturalists and scientific illustrators used to cope.
A Library Mystery: Why People Kept Underlining Page 7 in Borrowed Books
The books kept coming back with purposeful, curious markings.
11 Fascinating Facts About Lewis Carroll
You know him best as the author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' But one writer suspected him of being Jack the Ripper.
7 Fast Facts About Animal Farting
Farts really can be deadly.
How a Scottish Swindler Lured His Countrymen to a Fake City of Untold Riches
The Territory of Poyais didn't actually exist.
Love Living Deliberately? Bid on This Replica of Thoreau's Walden Pond Cabin
It's cozy.
15 Great F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes
Learn more about legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald through some of his most famous quotes on love, literature, and happiness.
12 Facts About The Outsiders That Will Stay Gold
The movie Francis Ford Coppola called "'Gone with the Wind' for 14-year-old girls" was released 35 years ago.
Why a Major Error in 'A Wrinkle in Time' Was Never Corrected
Madeleine L'Engle had other priorities.
When German Scientists Tried to Rename Bats and Shrews, Hitler Threatened to Send Them to War
An excerpt from Michael Ohl's 'The Art of Naming.'
Is the True Identity of Voldemort's Pet Snake Hidden in the New Fantastic Beasts Trailer?
The film might answer one of the biggest questions from the original series.
An Ancient Book Blasted with High-Powered X-Rays Reveals Text Erased Centuries Ago
The particle accelerator revs electrons to nearly the speed of light.
10 Facts about John Knowles's A Separate Peace
The 1959 tale of prep-school friendship against the backdrop of war has sold more than 8 million copies.
The Virtually Unknown Book That Lived in Queen Mary's Dollhouse for Almost a Century
For decades, the only way to read Vita Sackville-West's 'A Note of Explanation' was by really, really squinting.
12 Charming Facts About The Little Prince
Even if you know The Little Prince (or Le Petit Prince in its original French) by heart, there are probably a few things you may not know about the novella.
11 Things You May Not Know About The Giver
The man on the cover was celebrated in his own right.