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11 Books to Read After The Handmaid’s Tale

If you've finished Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and are looking for what to read next, we've got 11 titles that should be in your TBR pile.

Bookversal Website Helps You Find More Diverse Children’s Books

The best children’s books are whichever ones your kid loves and relates to—Bookversal can help you find them.

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The Strange History of the Worst Sentence in English Literature

"It was a dark and stormy night" has become so ingrained in our literary culture that we rarely give much thought to its origins.

Author Erik Larson may be known for his narrative nonfiction books—but he also loves a good ghost story.

7 “Deliciously Scary” Books, Recommended by Erik Larson

‘The Devil in the White City’ author Erik Larson loves to be spooked—here are some scary stories that do just that.

Author Grady Hendrix suggests some atmospheric horror books for you to dive into this Halloween season.

6 Atmospheric Horror Novels to Read, Recommended by Author Grady Hendrix

Author Grady Hendrix shared six of his favorite atmospheric horror novels that any fan of the genre should pick up this Halloween season.

8 Books That Won the Newbery Medal

More than 100 books have won the Newbery Medal, the top award for distinguished works of children's literature.

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12 Inspiring Quotes About Books and Reading

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.

The Rise of the Body Nazis is just one in a long line of doomed Hunter S. Thompson books.

9 Books Hunter S. Thompson Never Published

Hunter S. Thompson's career is marked with plenty of hits—but it's the works that never saw the light of day that might be even more interesting.

Bram Stoker is pictured a few years after publishing his masterpiece, Dracula.

11 Enlightening Facts About Bram Stoker

Today, Bram Stoker is best known as the author of 'Dracula.' But in life, he was better known as a theatrical manager.

Anna Rich knows what you should read after Outlawed.

6 Genre-Defying Westerns to Read, Recommended by Author Anna North

Today’s best Western books don’t revolve around John Wayne wannabes and other Old West tropes. ‘Outlawed’ author Anna North recommends her favorites.

It's OK if Joan Didion's favorite book doesn't make your list.

Make the Most of Your Reading Experience With The Curious Reader: A Journal for Book Lovers

The perfect place to keep track of all your favorite books and also your list of dream guests for a literary dinner party.

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9 Facts About The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas’s 2017 debut novel, 'The Hate U Give,' has held its place in our hearts (and on the New York Times Bestseller List) for half a decade now. Here's what you need to know.

The Most Popular Children’s Book From Every Country

The best children’s books of all time come from all over the world, from Ed Young’s ‘Seven Blind Mice’ to Ana María Machado’s ‘Niña Bonita.’

Edgar Allan Poe is depicted in an engraved portrait, circa 1845.

9 Intriguing Facts About Edgar Allan Poe

The life of Edgar Allan Poe, author of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and other horror stories, was as strange as his fiction.

11 Classic Books Adapted as Graphic Novels

If you want to get into the classics but aren't quite ready to crack open a book that was written centuries ago, these comic book versions should be far more accessible.

The Tay Bridge Disaster: William McGonagall and the Worst Poem Ever Written

Is William McGonagall the best poet ever? Absolutely not. Is he the best bad poet ever? Quite possibly yes.

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9 Fascinating Facts About Oscar Wilde

'My own business bores me to death; I prefer other people's,' Oscar Wilde once said. Read on for more about this master wit, poet, and playwright.

10 Facts About King Arthur, the Legendary Ruler of Camelot

The legend of King Arthur has continued to evolve across generations. Though there’s little evidence to suggest the man existed, the world is still enthralled by the myth and the world of Camelot.

5 Fascinating Facts About bell hooks

Gloria Jean Watkins, who was better known by her pen name bell hooks, is widely considered as one of the most influential intellectuals and writers of the late-20th century.

Introducing The Curious Reader 2022 Desk Calendar, Full of Facts About Your Favorite Books and Authors

Which punctuation did Cormac McCarthy hate? Which sci-fi series inspired ‘Outlander’? Those answers and more, coming to a desk near you.

New Teeth author Simon Rich recommends some funny books to add to your to-read pile.

9 Hilarious Books to Read, Recommended by Comedy Writer Simon Rich

‘Saturday Night Live’ alum and ‘An American Pickle’ screenwriter Simon Rich shares which books he considers comedic genius.

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11 Fascinating Facts About Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes, the most rational detective in literature. But he also believed in fairies.

11 Lesser-Known Fairy Tales

Almost everyone knows the classic fairy tales like 'Cinderella' and 'Sleeping Beauty.' But you probably haven't heard of 'Hans-My-Hedgehog.'

Andy Serkis and his precious at the premiere of The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies in 2014.

Andy Serkis Will Narrate The Lord of the Rings Audiobooks

Andy Serkis’s Gollum is back—and this time, he’s scheming, snarling, and sniveling right into your headphones.

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