

Literature

The Daily Writing Practice That Helped John Steinbeck Finish 'East of Eden'
Each morning before working on the book 'East of Eden,' John Steinbeck set down to write a letter.
6 Real Places That Inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald
From the French Riviera to Hollywood, these are the places that shaped F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and work.
Jimi Hendrix's Favorite Books Explore UFOs and More
Science fiction helped inspire some of Jimi Hendrix's greatest songs. Read more about the books that the music legend loved here.Books








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The Blunt Letter Ernest Hemingway Wrote to F. Scott Fitzgerald About Self-Doubt
In 1934, Ernest Hemingway wrote a blunt letter to his friend F. Scott Fitzgerald advising him to stop focusing on self-pity and the thoughts of others, and to simply write.
The Surprising Jobs George R.R. Martin Had Before Writing Fantasy Full Time
The journey to becoming a bestselling author wasn’t overnight for A Song of Ice and Fire writer George R.R. Martin.
Agatha Christie's 11-Day Disappearance May Not Be Such a Mystery After All
In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. She herself later explained the circumstances behind her legendary disappearance in an interview, revealing that a mental health crisis was behind her absence.Libraries

6 Unusual Libraries That Aren’t Home to Books
These locations across the globe deliver unique experiences, from the Human Library to the Sourdough Library and more.Poetry

The Man Who Survived Both Hiroshima and Nagasaki
"I thought the mushroom cloud had followed me from Hiroshima," said Tsutomu Yamaguchi, who survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
9 of the Most Devastating Love Confessions in Literature
These timeless lines have captured the beauty, pain, and desperation of the human heart for centuries.
4 Unsettling Theories About Edgar Allan Poe’s Death That Experts Still Can’t Explain
The bizarre events leading up to Edgar Allan Poe’s death continue to spark debate and speculation.
8 Unforgettable Lines Timeless Authors Wrote About March
The beauty and unpredictability of March has inspired some of the most memorable lines in literature.Reading

Why You Should Be Extra-Illustrating Your Books
If you’re crafty and love learning, this all-but-forgotten old-timey hobby may be for you.
How to Keep a Commonplace Book: The Renaissance-Era Practice That’s Making a Comeback
Use it to write down quotes, facts, jokes, and any other random snippets you accumulate.
The Reason Reading Makes You Sleepy
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.Nursery Rhymes

The Likely Origins Of “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush” Are Surprisingly Dark
Nursery rhymes tend to be about dark subject matter if you look closely. “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush” is an exception, with perfectly innocent lyrics—despite a very troubling theorized origin.











