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The most beloved stories all take their inspiration from somewhere. In these seven cases, it comes from real towns in the United States.

Books

While you can happily rewatch the likes of 'The Shining' and 'It,' there are some Stephen King adaptations you may have written off after the first viewing. These are the seven you need to give another chance.
Alexandria Ingham|
Many Stephen King books will take you a good week (or more) to get through—but not these. These are five great reads that you can get through in a weekend.
Alexandria Ingham|
How many of these King adaptations have you seen before?
Suhaib Adeel|
Looking to add to your TBR? These are the most popular books on social media.
Tim Brinkhof|
Relive these incredible stories with road trips of your own.
Tim Brinkhof|
While Hemingway wasn’t generally a fan of the adaptations of his works, these five films are must-watches.
Tim Brinkhof|
If you’re crafty and love learning, this all-but-forgotten old-timey hobby may be for you.
Marla Mackoul|
The words these authors have come up with to create their worlds have transcended fiction.
Lorna Wallace|

Authors

Here's every upcoming Stephen King movie and TV show adaptation in active development, and what we know so far.
Suhaib Adeel|
Did you know that these movies and shows are based on Stephen King’s works?
Suhaib Adeel|
Classic horror fans will love these film adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft’s most terrifying stories.
Chelsea Thatcher|

Libraries

The marquee song from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ remains timeless. The LOC is preserving its earliest incarnation.

Poetry

If you’ve ever talked about “the birds and the bees” or referenced “the best laid plans of mice and men,” then you’ve inadvertently quoted some of the English language’s most famous poets.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Discover which literary genres captivate each state and Washington D.C.
CaLea Johnson|
Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?
Marla Mackoul|
On New Year’s Eve, after the ball has dropped, revelers queue up “Auld Lang Syne”—that song that makes you cry, even though you don’t understand it and know almost none of the words.
Caitlin Schneider|
If you fancy a break from corrupt politicians and dark futures, consider diving into one of these books.
Chris Wheatley|
Add these books to your TBR this spooky season.
Chris Wheatley|
Though post-apocalyptic literature is experiencing a recent boom, the genre is anything but new. From a 19th-century tale of catastrophe to a modern-day classic made into a film, these are books you’ll want to add to your reading list.
Chris Wheatley|
From murder mysteries to secret societies and more, the best dark academia novels from Donna Tartt and other authors capture the macabre in the most unlikely of places.
Chris Wheatley|

Reading

Use it to write down quotes, facts, jokes, and any other random snippets you accumulate.
Marla Mackoul|
If you’re trying to teach yourself how to fall asleep faster, reading before bed is a good habit to pick up—here’s why.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Profound quotes about books and reading from the likes of Toni Morrison, Jane Austen, George R.R. Martin, Salman Rushdie, and more of your favorite authors.
Erin McCarthy|

Nursery Rhymes

A deep dive into the origins and meaning of the classic nursery rhyme “Little Miss Muffet.”
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