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LITERATURE
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.
Lady Boss: 10 Facts About Jackie Collins
Before there was 'Sex and the City' or 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' Jackie Collins was delivering unapologetically raunchy tales of glamour and seduction with a treasure trove of erotic novels.
The Early Careers of 12 Famous Novelists
As recent graduates start exploring the job market, they should take comfort in the fact that these noteworthy authors—featured in Mental Floss’s new book, 'The Curious Reader: A Literary Miscellany of Novels and Novelists,' out now—took a sometimes windi
15 Facts About Flowers for Algernon
Daniel Keyes’s 'Flowers for Algernon' is a poignant science-fiction novella that has won critical acclaim and popularity around the globe.
8 Facts About Summer of My German Soldier
Bette Greene’s 1973 debut novel, about a 12-year-old Jewish girl in rural Arkansas who befriends a German prisoner of war in the early 1940s, was embraced by critics and readers alike, and it’s still a mainstay on school reading lists.
6 Misconceptions About Famous Books and Authors
Even devout bibliophiles might believe some of these misconceptions about Jane Austen, Ernest Hemingway, and William Shakespeare.
11 Video Games Based on Classic Books
Some video games based on books make complete sense. Then you find out there's a 'Les Misérables' fighting game.
Hundreds of Franz Kafka’s Private Letters, Sketches, and Other Papers Have Been Digitized
Franz Kafka wanted every last personal document burned after his death. Instead, they’re on the internet.
11 Books by Caribbean Authors to Read This Month
Celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a selection of must-read books from authors of all styles.
7 Fast Facts About Maniac Magee
Today, 'Maniac Magee' is a beloved modern classic and a fixture on school reading lists—but when Jerry Spinelli initially turned in the manuscript, he didn’t think he was onto anything special.
30 Fascinating Facts About Farts
From the fart jokes penned by famous writers to the horrifying consequences of holding in your flatus to why toots smell worse in the shower, here's what you need to know about farts.
A Long-Lost Library of Emily Brontë Poetry and Other Literary Artifacts Is Hitting the Auction Block
The elusive Emily Brontë left precious few handwritten artifacts behind. One could fetch about $1.5 million.
Murder at Full Moon: John Steinbeck Wrote a Werewolf Mystery That No One Wanted to Publish—Until Now
John Steinbeck's werewolf mystery book 'Murder at Full Moon' was rejected by publishers in 1930, but scholars and fans are now calling for the novel's publication.
Wondering What to Read Next? Whichbook Lets You Search for Books By Mood
Instead of searching for books by genre or similar titles, Whichbook tells you what to read next based on your mood.
11 Unmissable Books From the Last Five Years
From a powerful retelling of ancient Greek mythology to a dystopian take on modern America, these are some recent reads you need on your list.
10 Facts About V.C. Andrews's Flowers in the Attic
'Flowers in the Attic,' V.C. Andrews's debut novel, was a Gothic gateway for many a young romance reader. And the numerous reviews that deemed the incestuous plot scandalous and shocking only enticed readers more.
What 8 of the World’s Most Famous Books and Texts Smell Like, According to Science
Can anything beat the smell of an old book? The scent can be delightfully musty, with grassy notes of smoked wood and delicate chocolate. It has the power to transport readers to a far-flung time and place, to the oak-paneled library of their dreams.
What Would Happen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar If It Really Ate All That Stuff?
There are few children’s books more beloved than Eric Carle’s 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' even if it's real-life ending would be much more gruesome.
What's the Longest Novel Ever Published?
Clocking in at 1.3 million words and 9.6 million characters, Marcel Proust's novel 'In Search of Lost Time' is the world's longest book, according to Guinness World Records.
A Stephen King Short Film Festival Will Spook You on Streaming
A virtual screening, which is set for April 23 – April 25, 2021, will showcase some rarely-seen Stephen King short film adaptations, including his Sherlock Holmes homage.
9 Engaging Book Clubs You Can Participate In Online
Reese Witherspoon’s book club is a prime example of how book clubs can thrive online—here are eight more great ones.
10 of the Most Disappointing Book-to-Movie Adaptations in Recent Years
The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie wasn’t quite as satisfying as the scenes readers had imagined in their own heads.
8 Great Podcasts for Book Lovers
These book-related podcasts have book recommendations, author interviews, and everything else a bibliophile could wish for.