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Newly Discovered Documents Reveal Details of William Shakespeare's Early Years, Based on His Father's Financial Fall
His father's grave debts probably influenced the Bard's writing on class and money.
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9 Splendiferous Words from the Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary
The dictionary goes from aardvark to zozimus because "every dictionary has to start with aardvark; otherwise it would have to start with aback, which is just too boring."
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15 Memorable D.H. Lawrence Quotes
"I hold that the parentheses are by far the most important parts of a non-business letter." —D.H. Lawrence
25 Books Every Book Lover Should Read
Whether it's classic fiction, children's literature, or supernatural works, bibliophiles will find something to delight in here.
10 Surprising Facts About J.R.R. Tolkien
There are plenty of things even the most ardent fans don't know about 'The Lord of the Rings' author John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.
11 Historical Figures Who Were Really Bad At Spelling
Would you recoil in terror if spell-check ever stopped working? Fear not: You're in good company.
11 Amazing Hotels for Book Lovers
Escape reality—both literally and figuratively—by visiting one of these literary-inspired getaways.
13 Writers Who Really Loved Cats
They say that a dog is man's best friend, but these writers found solace—and occasional inspiration—in feline companions.
7 of the Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
Massimo Listri's The World's Most Beautiful Libraries is a visual tour of the world's most spectacular temples devoted to the written word.
62 Years After It Was Written, a Hemingway Story Gets Published for the First Time
It takes place after the liberation of Paris, in which Hemingway himself played a role.
Buy Books and Never Read Them? There's a Japanese Word for That
It sounds a lot nicer than "hoarding."
10 Fascinating Facts About Herman Melville
Herman Melville drew on his own sea adventures for his best-selling novels (but 'Moby-Dick' wasn't one of them).
Small Wonders: 11 Facts About Little Free Libraries
Today, Little Free Libraries has more than 50,000 sites around the world.
Ernest Hemingway’s Guide to Life, In 15 Quotes
Though he made his living as a writer, Ernest Hemingway was just as famous for his lust for adventure.
10 Facts About Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian
7. Conan's first Marvel comic was canceled after seven issues.
15 Podcasts That Will Make You Feel Smarter
Your education shouldn't end when you graduate.
15 Things You Might Not Know About Jules Verne
He's been translated into more languages than William Shakespeare.
11 Facts About Henry David Thoreau
Believe it or not, we're all probably mispronouncing 'Walden' author Henry David Thoreau's name.
Matilda Illustrator Quentin Blake Is Auctioning Items From His Personal Collection of Drawings
The longtime Roald Dahl collaborator is selling off a collection of preliminary drawings and other illustrations to benefit charity.
Why Did the First Harry Potter Book Get a Title Change in the U.S.?
While it was author J.K. Rowling who ultimately suggested the alternative title, she still regrets the decision.
12 Unsettling Facts About The Metamorphosis
It is one of the most enigmatic stories of all time, with an opening sentence that’s unparalleled in literature. 'The Metamorphosis' is the novel that birthed the adjective 'Kafkaesque.'
This App Sends You Super-Short Stories as Push Notifications
You get a new story every week that you can read without unlocking your phone.