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When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Opened a Psychic Bookstore
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In the ‘90s, it felt like every teenager had their nose buried in a Christopher Pike novel. Here are the stories behind novels like 'The Midnight Club,' 'Fall Into Darkness,' and 'Chain Letter.'
The 15 Best Stephen King Movies and TV Shows You Can Stream Right Now
Master of horror Stephen King has seen countless adaptations of his books, novellas, and short stories. These are some of the best of them.
10 Books and Texts That Are Actually Impossible to Read
Some are written in codes or ciphers that haven’t been cracked, while others are purposefully designed to remain incomprehensible forever.
10 of the Shortest Bestselling and Classic Books
These books won't keep you up all night—and that's a good thing.
This Unauthorized 'One Piece' Manga Collection Is Over 21,000 Pages—But No One Can Actually Read It
The massive, shelf-threatening volume is actually too big to browse through.
10 Fascinating Facts About Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History'
Author Donna Tartt’s debut novel, 'The Secret History,' became an instant classic—and an instant success—when it was published in 1992. Here’s what you should know.
12 Fantastic Facts About Nathaniel Hawthorne
American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne drew inspiration from his own ancestors for his best-known novel, 'The Scarlet Letter.'
10 Things You May Not Know About 'Wuthering Heights'
Wuthering Heights—Emily Brontë’s only novel—shocked readers when it came out. Today, the story about the lovers on the English moor is so well known, it’s iconic. Here's what you should know.
14 Famous Books That Were Published Posthumously
Virtually every artist dreams of making an impact with their work, and writers are no different—but in some cases, authors don’t live to see their works become classics.
75 Facts About Stephen King
Stephen King once opened the doors to his Bangor, Maine, home to Halloween trick-or-treaters in the 1980s. More than 1000 people showed up.
Love “Weird Al” Yankovic? This Book Captures Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Photos From the Famed Parodist’s Career
The upcoming “Weird Al” Yankovic biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe promises to fuse fact and fiction. The photos in this book tell a truer tale.
8 Afrofuturism Novels Worth Adding to Your Collection
These fascinating Afrofuturism novels from authors like Octavia Butler and Colson Whitehead are a great way to discover more about this genre.
This Interactive Map of Middle-earth Helps Bridge the Gap Between ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Rings of Power’
A map of Middle-earth is featured in ‘The Rings of Power,’ but it’s tough to get the full picture from a few myopic shots.
8 Stephen King Movie Adaptations That Changed the Book Ending
Sometimes, rewriting is better. Here are some of the most popular Stephen King movies that have different book endings.
8 Fascinating Facts About Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Even if you’ve binge-watched the Emmy Award-winning TV adaptation of 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' there’s still much to be learned from, and about, the book.
The Anarchy: The Real Civil War That Inspired 'House of the Dragon'
The Middle Ages may not have been crawling with ice zombies or dragons, but much of the HBO hit 'House of the Dragon'—and its predecessor, 'Game of Thrones'—is taken from real history.
13 True Crime Books to Add to Your Collection
Discover 13 true crime books to add to your collection, including Truman Capote's classic 'In Cold Blood' and 'My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress.'
8 Compelling Facts About Erik Larson’s ‘The Devil in the White City’
A Keanu Reeves-starring ‘Devil in the White City’ adaptation is in the works. Here are eight things to know about the book.
5 Authors Who Edited Their Books After Publication
The history of literature shows that sometimes, even the greatest authors aren’t completely immune to outward criticism ... or the impulse to keep polishing.
10 Writers and Artists Who Wanted Their Work Destroyed
Whether from a lack of confidence, concerns over sensitive contents, a change of direction, or simply a fit of pique, a number of artists and writers have destroyed their own work.
8 Fascinating Facts About the Brothers Grimm
You’re probably familiar with Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, but many are unfamiliar with the origins of the popular versions of these stories. Here's what you need to know about brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and their tales.
24 Novels That Won Both the Hugo and Nebula Awards
These 24 classic and contemporary titles doubled up on awards recognition--all the better to stake their claim on your nightstand.
10 Facts About Mary Shelley
Between writing 'Frankenstein' and carrying around her dead husband's heart, Mary Shelley earned her title as the original goth girl.