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10 Surprising Former Librarians

Before he led the Communist Party of China, Mao Zedong worked as a librarian's assistant at Peking University.

James Patterson, Barbara Cartland, and Mao Zedong are all bestselling authors.

10 of the Best-Selling Authors of All Time

Whether it's Mao Zedong or Leo Tolstoy, these authors probably deserve a place on an all-time top-selling list (caveats abound!).

'To Kill A Mockingbird' author Harper Lee smiles before receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007.

8 Surprising Facts About Harper Lee

Before winning the Pulitzer Prize for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Harper Lee worked as an airline ticket agent.

Whitby Abbey—an Inspiration for Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’—Is Calling All Vampires to Break a Guinness World Record

It’s the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula.’ Celebrate by partaking in the largest-ever gathering of people dressed as vampires.

Mary Shelley published 'Frankenstein' when she was just 20 years old.

An Original Edition of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' Is Headed for Auction

The tome is being sold by Christie’s and is expected to fetch between $300,000 and $500,000.

10 Surprising Facts About Charlotte Brontë

Though much of Charlotte Brontë's life was marked by tragedy, she wrote novels and poems that found great success in her lifetime and are still popular nearly 200 years later.

The Brooklyn Public Library Is Making eCards Free for Teens Nationwide

As part of its Books Unbanned initiative, the Brooklyn Public Library is opening its digital collections to teens outside New York City.

Why Norwegians Love to Read Crime Novels Called 'Påskekrims' During Easter

Instead of cheery tales of flowers and bunnies, Norwegians prefer bloody murder mysteries on Easter.

Nostalgia (and Millennials) Could Lead to a Bookstore Resurgence

Bookstore locations have been trending upward in recent months.

'The Time Traveler's Wife' was one of the biggest book hits of the 2000s.

8 Fascinating Facts About 'The Time Traveler's Wife'

Originally published in 2003, 'The Time Traveler’s Wife' surprised fans of fantasy fiction. Here's what you should know about Audrey Niffenegger’s debut novel.

Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Is Accepting Applications for Its Underrepresented Women Writers’ Fellowship

Reese’s Book Club’s LitUp fellowship aims at getting more diverse books published. Here’s how to apply.

Charlotte Brontë's tiny book could net a huge windfall.

Small Wonder: A Newly Discovered Charlotte Brontë 'Tiny Book' Could Fetch $1.25 Million

The self-published book was long believed to be lost.

Cover of 'Nectar of the Gods' by Liv Albert and Thea Engst and illustrated by Sara Richard.

Drink Like Dionysus With This New Cocktail Book Filled With Recipes Inspired by Greek Mythology

Liv Albert, host of the podcast 'Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!,' has written a new cocktail book based on Greek mythology called 'Nectar of the Gods.'

Anthony Andrews and Jeremy Irons in 'Brideshead Revisited' (1981).

British Invasion: When 'Brideshead Revisited' Was Declared the 'Best Series Ever Seen on American TV'

America's current TV golden age might very well have been foreshadowed by 'Brideshead Revisited,' a highly celebrated adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel.

Books about butts and poop are valuable learning tools.

Want to Teach Your Kids to Love Reading? Buy Them Books About Poop, Farts, and Butts

Learning experts believe they’re a crucial component of early childhood development.

Joan Didion photographed in California in 1981.

10 Fascinating Facts About Joan Didion

Joan Didion’s books and essays were written on a breakfast of Coca-Cola and owe a lot to Ernest Hemingway.

Fourteen years before 'Titanic' sank, a novella featuring an eerily similar disaster was published.

The Novel That (Seemingly) Predicted the 'Titanic' Disaster

It’s a scene of visceral horror that probably sounds familiar to nearly every contemporary reader: On an April night, a majestic ocean liner plows through the N

The Stories Behind 10 Dr. Seuss Books

A little background on some of Theodor Seuss Geisel's greatest hits.

Crystal Clarke and Rose Williams star in 'Sanditon.'

10 Facts About Jane Austen’s 'Sanditon'

In 2020, 'Sanditon'—Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel—was turned into a Masterpiece miniseries. Now it's coming back for a second season.

Premiere Of Summit Entertainment's "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" - Red Carpet

25 Movie Cameos by the Authors of the Original Books

Keep your eyes peeled for these sneaky appearances the next time you’re enjoying a movie based on a book.

Not all authors are technically real people.

11 Famous Authors Who Never Actually Existed

'Naked Came the Stranger' wasn't written by Penelope Ashe but by 24 newspaper writers to see if they could crank out a sex-filled literary sensation. It worked.

Reading about your new car is like taking a trip into Middle-earth.

New Data Confirms That, Yes, Your Car's Manual Is Longer Than 'War and Peace'

They’re enormous—and some new data has assessed just how imposing they can be.

Truman Capote in 1966 (left) and Robert Frost in 1957 (right).

How Robert Frost Killed Truman Capote’s Copyboy Career at The New Yorker

Thanks to the flu, a mosquito bite, or both, Truman Capote accidentally ticked off Robert Frost—and lost his job for it.

James Patterson and Dolly Parton Teamed Up to Write a Mystery Novel

"Run, Rose, Run," a novel that explores Nashville's country music scene, marks new territory for both James Patterson and Dolly Parton.

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