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Read Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking 1986 Letter About the Importance of Vaccinations
Two of Roald Dahl’s books are dedicated to his daughter, Olivia, who died from measles complications in 1962.
LITERATURE
Google Pays Tribute to Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo With Doodle
Alexandre Dumas’s action-packed adventure novel is definitely a classic, but the inspiration behind it isn’t very well-known.
Zabiba and the King: The 2000 Romance Novel ... Written by Saddam Hussein
It’s literally about a mighty king’s love affair with a commoner, but it’s figuratively about Operation Desert Storm.
13 Things You Might Not Know About H.P. Lovecraft
Though it’s been more than a century since H.P. Lovecraft was born, the writer’s weird fiction and cosmic horror remain both influential ... and problematic.
The Last Lines From 19 Popular Books
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with the last lines from ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘Little Women,’ and 17 other classic novels.
10 Facts About George Orwell's Animal Farm
'Animal Farm'—George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet Russia featuring animals—turns 75 this year. Here's what you need to know about the oft-banned book.
Taco Bell Quarterly, a Taco Bell-Themed Literary Journal, Exists—And You Can Read It Online
While you’re waiting for 'Taco Bell Quarterly' Volume 3 to drop, catch up on works like “Ode to Nacho Fries” and “Imagining Our Taco Bell Wedding” in previous issues.
Google Teams Up With The Conscious Kid on a Book List to Promote Racial Equity in Classrooms
Selections from the reading list include Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Sulwe’ and Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone.’
'Aunt Nellie’s Diary,' An Unfinished Story by Louisa May Alcott, Is Being Published for the First Time
‘Little Women’ author Louisa May Alcott penned the long-lost story when she was just 17 years old, but we’ll never know how it ends.
This Organization Is Bringing LGBTQ+ Representation to Rural Schools One Box of Books at a Time
Books range from the classic (James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’) to the contemporary (Adam Silvera’s ‘They Both Die at the End’).
7 Pieces of Reading Advice From History’s Greatest Minds
These reading quotes from Albert Einstein, Theodore Roosevelt, and more might help you choose your next great read.
J.K. Rowling to Release New Children’s Book The Ickabog for Free Online
It’s not related to Harry Potter or the Wizarding World, but J.K. Rowling’s latest still promises to be a charming, riveting read.
5 Places to Find Free E-Books
For Jane Austen’s complete catalog, Project Gutenberg’s your place. For something scary from Stephen King, head to hoopla.
Common Misconceptions About Famous Books and Authors
In this episode of 'Misconceptions,' we explore the plot holes, incorrect quotes, and other mistaken beliefs that surround beloved books and writers.
Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham, and More to Narrate Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Most of the narrators are part of the Harry Potter franchise, but some—like David Beckham—are just big fans.
When Ernest Hemingway Spent the Summer of 1926 Quarantined With His Wife and His Mistress
Hadley Hemingway thought it would be a “swell joke” if the three of them were cooped up together. A few months later, she was divorced.
This Calculator Tells You How Many Books You Can Read While You're Quarantined at Home
This calculator tells you the best books to read in quarantine and how many of them you're capable of reading.
Patrick Stewart Is Reading a Different Shakespeare Sonnet Live Every Day
If you're looking for something to do at home, tune into Patrick Stewart's Instagram every day to hear him read a different sonnet by Shakespeare.
This App Lets You Download Free E-Books, Magazines, Comic Books, and Audiobooks From Your Library
With the Libby app, you can access your local library's collection of e-books and audiobooks for free without leaving home.
5 People Who Were Amazingly Productive In Quarantine
It's not a myth: William Shakespeare really did write 'King Lear' during the plague. From Edvard Munch to Isaac Newton, here are a few more people who made the most of being isolated.
A Miniature Harry Potter Manuscript, Handwritten by J.K. Rowling, Could Sell for More Than $180,000 At Auction
J.K. Rowling wrote and illustrated the one-of-a-kind, pocket-sized Harry Potter book for a charity auction in 2004.
Why Do We Call the NCAA Basketball Tournament 'March Madness'?
The story of March Madness has everything: Chaucer, sex-crazed hares, Alice in Wonderland, lawsuits, and a basketball coach-turned-poet from Illinois.
11 Book Series From Your Childhood You May Not Have Realized Are Still Releasing Books
From Nancy Drew to Magic Tree House, these classic children’s book series are still going strong today.
Why Are Hardcover Books Published Before Paperbacks?
Paperbacks are more popular with readers, but they're rarely the first version of a book that gets published.