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H.P. Lovecraft’s Spooky Poem About Edgar Allan Poe
"Espy amidst these tombs the shade of Poe"
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When Ancient Texts Vanish, Scientists Can Make Them Reappear
Science is making text that hasn't been visible for hundreds of years reappear. Here's how.
11 Unusual Bookstores You Can Visit
Sure you can buy books on Amazon, but there’s something about going to a bookstore and picking the right title out by hand. Here are some unique bookstores that have almost as much charm as they have books.
Artist Uses Google Street View to Create Postcards from Around the World in Eighty Days
This illustrator is bringing a classic novel to life using modern technology.
This Medieval Manuscript Has Stumped Codebreakers for More Than a Century
Some scholars have dedicated decades of their lives to cracking the code.
Build Your Own Nautilus Bookshelf
This bookshelf is inspired by the nautilus and perfect for the kids.
15 Fun Facts About Dick and Jane
Once a beloved teaching tool, Dick and Jane was later denounced as dull, counterproductive, and even misogynistic. Still, whether you loved or hated them, there’s no denying that little Dick and Jane have earned their place in history.
15 Influences on Agatha Christie’s Work
In honor of her 125th birthday, below are 15 of the countless influences the late Queen of Crime culled for her popular novels.
Feeling Low? A Bibliotherapist Might Be Able To Help
The healing power of books finally gets some proper terminology.
36 Weird Books That Really Exist
These odd (or oddly named) books would look great on your shelf.
A Chart That Diagrams Closing Sentences From Classic Novels
The closing lines of novels are grammatically different than their opening lines. Here's how.
11 Facts About The BFG
The BFG is a whoopsey-splunkers tale about a young orphan girl and her friend, the Big Friendly Giant. Learn more about Sophie and her adventure in propsposterous Giant Country.
The Book That Promises to Put Your Kids to Sleep in Minutes
'The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep' uses a variety of techniques to get children to fall asleep quickly.
12 Ruthless Facts About Wolf Hall
Hilary Mantel's cunning novel details Cromwell’s rise from blacksmith’s son to right-hand man of Henry VIII.
The First Multicolor Print Book Has Been Opened and Digitized
In the 17th century, the coloring process known as polychrome xylography was revolutionary.
The Lost Book of Titian Peale, America's First Lepidopterist
Titian Ramsey Peale II went to his grave in 1885 believing that his life’s greatest work would never be published. It finally has been.
This Library Lets You Check Out People Instead of Books
The Human Library takes interactive storytelling to a whole new level.
10 Powerful Facts About The Crucible
It's not really about the Salem Witch Trials.
10 Superlative Facts About Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records has been taking note of superlative records for 60 years now.
14 Swashbuckling Facts About Treasure Island
This coming-of-age story featuring swaggering pirates, sea battles, and a quest for buried treasure is one of the most enduring adventure tales of all time.
10 Surprising Uses for Dryer Sheets
They're not just for softening your shirts.
What It's Like To Record the Audiobook Version of Infinite Jest
There's a tiny fellowship of people who know how difficult it is to sit in a room and read 'Infinite Jest' out loud.
10 Famous Authors and Their Unfinished Manuscripts
When an author dies with their work unfinished, do we let it molder in vaults, stash it away in archives, or publish it for all the world to see—even if that’s not what the writer wanted?
10 Things You Might Not Know About Charlotte’s Web
This poignant tale about life and death on a farm is still one of the best selling children’s books of all time.