BOOKS

These gory yet fascinating reads delve into the weirdest chapters of medical history, from the dancing plague of 1518 to the bizarre saga of Typhoid Mary.

Anna Sewell’s 19th-century novel about a horse named Black Beauty put the spotlight on animal welfare.

The 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson has some interesting ties to Sharon Stone, Spike Jonze, and Communism.

Jack London amassed more than 600 rejections and endured a frigid Yukon winter before he found success thanks to ‘The Call of the Wild’—which also got him accused of plagiarism.

See if you can figure out which classic book uses these (often-forgotten) subtitles.

From gripping essay collections to graphic memoirs and more, these banned books by LGBTQ+ authors are still worth diving into.

Author Leo Tolstoy had a big family with his wife, Sophia. Now, you can get an inside glimpse at what a family reunion is like for his living descendants.

Editors loved Benchley’s shark thriller, which turns 50 in 2024. They had one important note, though: The first draft had too many jokes.

Some of the perks that come with picking up a book might surprise you.

Shakespeare is often given credit with coining more than a thousand words. How many of them do you know?

Despite his many contributions to English literature, surprisingly little is known about William Shakespeare's life. Here’s what we do know about the celebrated actor, poet, and playwright.

Here’s how to steer a predictable discussion about teamwork and manners to one on sex and panda discrimination.