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Hunter S. Thompson at his desk in April 1996.

Hunter S. Thompson's Daily Routine

"9:00 p.m. Starts snorting cocaine seriously."

The Emotional Ups and Downs of Famous Novels, According to a Computer

Researchers used the hedonometer to graph the emotional arcs of 1737 books.

Amazon Will Open Third Physical Store in New York City

After opening stores in Seattle and San Diego, the company is planning a third physical bookstore in New York City.

Infographic: Which States Listen to the Most Audiobooks?

Scribd analyzed 3.9 million hours of audiobook listening data to see which states prefer the format.

Secret Beatrix Potter Drawings Found Hidden in Books at Melford Hall

An exhibition of the four rare drawings will open in England this month.

The World's Oldest Library in Morocco Reopens Its Doors to the Public

al-Qarawiyyin University's historic book repository in Fez, Morocco, has a fresh new look.

Texas Town Fires—Then Rehires—Its Library Cat

White Settlement, Texas, is currently embroiled in a political fight over Browser, the local library cat.

Thanks to Adult Coloring Books, There’s a Global Pencil Shortage

Pencil manufacturers are struggling to meet demand.

Barnes & Noble Will Start Selling Booze This Year

Four pilot stores will feature a redesigned cafe with table service and wine and beer.

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Video Chat Program For Inmates and Families

The Brooklyn Public Library wants to make it easier for incarcerated New Yorkers and their families to stay connected.

7 Things You Never Knew About Fish

A conversation with Jonathan Balcombe, author of the new book 'What a Fish Knows.'

Introducing a Rotten Tomatoes-esque Website For Books

Now you'll know whether a tome is a waste of time.

9 Harry Potter Collector's Items That Sold for Small Fortunes

Number nine auctioned for nearly $4 million.

12 Words from Ulysses to Help You Celebrate Bloomsday

Illuminate your otherwise-ordinary Bloomsday observances by citing from among Joyce’s apt yet archaic trove of word choices.

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You Can Get a Sweet Valley High-Style Portrait From the Actual Book Cover Artist

It's time to live out your YA novel dreams.

What Are Library Late Fees Used For?

Libraries often benefit from the extra cash (if they're allowed to keep it).

12 Busy Facts About Richard Scarry

A few things you might not have known about the man behind Busytown.

The Mild Bunch: 11 Men With Extremely Boring Hobbies

These men have made it their mission to celebrate the ordinary.

The Future Library Project Collects Works That Won’t Be Released For a Century

Scottish artist Katie Paterson is building a literary time capsule.

These Are the Most Well-Read Cities, According to Amazon

Amazon used sales data from April 2015 to April 2016 to create the list.

Here's Your First Look at Harry, Ginny, and Albus from Cursed Child

Next week, the curtain rises on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's first preview in the West End—and to celebrate, Pottermore has released new portraits of the actors playing Harry, Ginny, and Albus Severus in character.

Watch a Gutenberg Printing Press in Action

In a video, the Crandall Printing Museum demonstrates how the world's only functional Gutenberg printing press actually operated.

15 Facts About The Basketball Diaries

Pretty much everybody but the director didn't want Mark Wahlberg involved.

Study Suggests Screen Reading Makes Us Lose the Big Picture

Our comprehension seems to be better when we read from the printed page.

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