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Unclear whether this is a memoir or an autobiography.

What’s an autobiography? The story of someone’s life as told by them—which isn’t exactly the same thing as a memoir.

From Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ to Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ (and Meg LeFauve’s ‘Inside Out’), these movie scripts deserve a standing O.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Terry Pratchett’s first novel, here are some things you might not know about the architect of Discworld.

If you're writing a conditional statement, then you should use then.

‘More than’ or ‘more then’ isn’t a matter of opinion. But there was a time when they were interchangeable.

Should you use ‘disinterested’ or ‘uninterested’? It depends on the context, the era, and how much you care about the grammar sticklers in your life.

Anna Rich knows what you should read after Outlawed.

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

Paleographers know exactly why your dog might get weirdly excited if you whip out a medieval manuscript.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

If you use the wrong one, you can always claim it was a typo.

Semicolon-versus-colon is one of the most fearsome face-offs in the grammar game. Here’s how to come out on top.

She's ready to captivate her classmates with a rousing debate on each vs. every.

There’s a reason why “Every of my feet” sounds so wrong, and why “Almost each foot” is equally weird.

Franz Kafka thinking about burning all his works.

Franz Kafka wanted every last personal document burned after his death. Instead, they’re on the internet.

Stephen King at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2011.

To be fair, Stephen King was high on painkillers at the time, and he did eventually finish the movie.

A birthday message for Anne Brontë written (and illustrated) by her sister Emily in 1841.

The elusive Emily Brontë left precious few handwritten artifacts behind. One could fetch about $1.5 million.

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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.

Because internet communities are important, too.

Reese Witherspoon’s book club is a prime example of how book clubs can thrive online—here are eight more great ones.

'Bridgerton' fans can create their own scandalous gossip column with these customizable Lady Whistledown's Society Papers on Etsy.

Jane Austen's House in Chawton, Hampshire.

Jane Austen’s books were all written in the Hampshire house, which is now a time capsule of her life there.

"Oh great, another word I've never heard before."

If Joseph Heller’s 'Catch-22' confused you to the point of frustration (or abandonment), you’re not alone.

Stephen King, Maine’s most famous writer, is helping the next generation of Maine writers bring their book to life.

What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and an Autobiography?

The 50 Best Screenplays of the 21st Century, According to the WGA

7 Fantastic Facts About Terry Pratchett

Then vs. Than: When to Use Which

Disinterested vs. Uninterested: What’s the Difference?

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

11 Illuminating Secrets of Paleographers

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

The Most Popular Children’s Book From Every Country

9 Intriguing Facts About Edgar Allan Poe

5 Fascinating Facts About bell hooks

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

11 Fascinating Facts About Arthur Conan Doyle

Semicolon vs. Colon: When to Use Each One

Each vs. Every: What’s the Difference?

Hundreds of Franz Kafka’s Private Letters, Sketches, and Other Papers Have Been Digitized

Stephen King Was Too Scared to Finish Watching The Blair Witch Project in One Sitting

A Long-Lost Library of Emily Brontë Poetry and Other Literary Artifacts Is Hitting the Auction Block

Murder at Full Moon: John Steinbeck Wrote a Werewolf Mystery That No One Wanted to Publish—Until Now

9 Engaging Book Clubs You Can Participate In Online

Bridgerton Fans Can Customize Their Own Lady Whistledown's Society Papers on Etsy

PBS Is Hosting a Virtual Tour of Jane Austen’s House

The 10 Most Confusing Books of All Time

Maine Grade-Schoolers Wrote a Pandemic-Inspired Novel, and Stephen King Is Paying for Its Publication