Based on this essay, Guy Beringer—the father of brunch—almost definitely would have approved of those bottomless mimosas.

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Your social media addiction could actually be the key to making a serious dent in your 2020 reading list.
Find out more about Virginia Woolf’s best books, quotes, and the fascinating life she led.
Evelyn Waugh was one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century, and his works are beloved by both literary critics and readers. But most people don’t know much Evelyn Waugh, the man. Here's what you need to know.
The Bard is widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the history of the English language, but what if he had a little help?
Explore the life and legacy of writer Mark Twain, one of America's most-often quoted (and misquoted) authors.
The matchbox-sized item is one of five remaining miniscule books that Charlotte Brontë had written as a young teenager.
The James Bond author spent time away from home to write and argue with his wife over his infidelity, according to a collection of letters offered by Sotheby's.
Read about Emily Dickinson, from her famous poems about love, hope, and death, to her legacy at the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst.
“We heard each of the two sharp hasty screams,” the ‘Pride and Prejudice’ author wrote of her niece’s turn in the dentist’s chair.
The best-selling author has won approval to rezone his home in Bangor, Maine, into a museum of his work as well as a writer's retreat.
Christopher Marlowe is more than a footnote in William Shakespeare’s life—here are 10 facts about a man we should know more about.
Copyright laws in America are complicated, especially for books. Though F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 'The Great Gatsby' was published in 1925, it won’t enter the public domain until 2021.
The man who provided us with some of the best quips ever is also one of the most misquoted men of all time.
Mark Twain is widely considered the author of the first great American novel—'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'—but his rollicking tales aren’t the only legacy he left behind.
As a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, Dorothy Parker was renowned for her scathing wit.
George R.R. Martin opened up to 'The Guardian' about how 'Game of Thrones' has made it even harder for him to finish his A Song of Ice and Fire book series.
In 1901, after being rejected by six publishers, Beatrix Potter used her savings to privately print 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.'
Beatrix Potter was a bestselling author, a world-famous illustrator, and a talented naturalist ... but she still disappointed her mom.
The six-word story "For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn" is one of the best-known works attributed to Ernest Hemingway—but he probably didn't write it.
Toni Morrison's death was confirmed by her publisher. The acclaimed author was known for her award-winning novels 'Beloved,' 'Song of Solomon,' 'The Bluest Eye,' and other works.
Henry David Thoreau’s account of his time in the woods is much more than just fodder for motivational posters—it’s a work of transcendentalist philosophy that shaped how people see the natural world today.