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11 Video Games Based on Classic Books
Some video games based on books make complete sense. Then you find out there's a 'Les Misérables' fighting game.
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11 Facts About Harriet the Spy
Here are a few facts about author Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 novel 'Harriet the Spy' that we scribbled in our notebook. (DO NOT share with anyone.)
11 Books by Caribbean Authors to Read This Month
Celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a selection of must-read books from authors of all styles.
7 Fast Facts About Maniac Magee
Today, 'Maniac Magee' is a beloved modern classic and a fixture on school reading lists—but when Jerry Spinelli initially turned in the manuscript, he didn’t think he was onto anything special.
A Long-Lost Library of Emily Brontë Poetry and Other Literary Artifacts Is Hitting the Auction Block
The elusive Emily Brontë left precious few handwritten artifacts behind. One could fetch about $1.5 million.
Murder at Full Moon: John Steinbeck Wrote a Werewolf Mystery That No One Wanted to Publish—Until Now
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.
Wondering What to Read Next? Whichbook Lets You Search for Books By Mood
Instead of searching for books by genre or similar titles, Whichbook tells you what to read next based on your mood.
11 Unmissable Books From the Last Five Years
From a powerful retelling of ancient Greek mythology to a dystopian take on modern America, these are some recent reads you need on your list.
Create the Cheese Board of Your Dreams With This Guide
Creator of the Instagram phenomenon, That Cheese Plate, Marissa Mullen has written a cookbook and guide to help others master the art of the charcuterie board.
10 AAPI Cookbooks You Need On Your Shelf
If you want to further explore the breadth and depth of Asian cuisine and culture during AAPI Heritage Month, these 10 cookbooks from a range of authors aim to enlighten.
10 Facts About V.C. Andrews's Flowers in the Attic
'Flowers in the Attic,' V.C. Andrews's debut novel, was a Gothic gateway for many a young romance reader. And the numerous reviews that deemed the incestuous plot scandalous and shocking only enticed readers more.
What 8 of the World’s Most Famous Books and Texts Smell Like, According to Science
Can anything beat the smell of an old book? The scent can be delightfully musty, with grassy notes of smoked wood and delicate chocolate. It has the power to transport readers to a far-flung time and place, to the oak-paneled library of their dreams.
The King Arthur Baking Company Just Released Its Updated All-Purpose Baker's Companion
Filled with new recipes, photos, and references, the King Arthur Baking Company's All-Purpose Baker's Companion has been updated and revised for the modern baker.
6 Historical Figures Who Kept Secret Coded Diaries
People throughout history have kept personal diaries. More unusual, however, are those who wrote their diaries in secret code.
Watch Rare Behind-the-Scenes Footage From the Set of The Shining
This video on the making of 'The Shining' shows Stanley Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, and Shelley Duvall on the set of the classic horror movie.
9 Books That Inspired Popular Streaming TV Series
If you enjoyed 'The Witcher' and 'Bridgerton' on the small screen, continue the stories by picking up the novels they're based on.
What Would Happen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar If It Really Ate All That Stuff?
There are few children’s books more beloved than Eric Carle’s 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' even if it's real-life ending would be much more gruesome.
10 Famous Authors and Their Moms
Ahead of Mother’s Day, read up on the women who provided support, inspiration, words of wisdom, and tough love to some of your favorite novelists, as seen in Mental Floss’s new book, 'The Curious Reader: A Literary Miscellany of Novels & Novelists,' out M
What's the Longest Novel Ever Published?
Clocking in at 1.3 million words and 9.6 million characters, Marcel Proust's novel 'In Search of Lost Time' is the world's longest book, according to Guinness World Records.
A Stephen King Short Film Festival Will Spook You on Streaming
A virtual screening, which is set for April 23 – April 25, 2021, will showcase some rarely-seen Stephen King short film adaptations, including his Sherlock Holmes homage.
9 Engaging Book Clubs You Can Participate In Online
Reese Witherspoon’s book club is a prime example of how book clubs can thrive online—here are eight more great ones.
Jeni’s Teams Up With Dolly Parton on a Delicious New Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Her Imagination Library
The latest Jeni’s ice cream flavor will make you miss the strawberry pretzel 'salad' from old family potlucks.
8 Fun Facts About The Monster At the End of This Book
Since it was originally published in 1971, 'The Monster at the End of This Book' has become an iconic entry in the kidlit canon.
10 of the Most Disappointing Book-to-Movie Adaptations in Recent Years
The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie wasn’t quite as satisfying as the scenes readers had imagined in their own heads.