BOOKS

Paperbacks are more popular with readers, but they're rarely the first version of a book that gets published.

From swords and skeletons to chairs and coins, here’s a roundup of the most unusual items thieves have stolen from libraries.

Take “second breakfast” shots with Gandalf, Frodo, and the rest of the fellowship of the ring (in cardboard form).

First editions of all six beloved Jane Austen novels—from 'Sense and Sensibility' to 'Persuasion'—will be available to bid on this week.

The youngest and least-understood member of the famous Brontë sisters was a bestselling novelist whose books shocked critics.

From "Turdsworth" to "Beaver" to "Dodo," here's a list of literary nicknames and how they came to be.

Monty Python member Terry Jones—who wrote two books on Chaucer—contributed to the app before his death in January.

'The French Connection' still stands as one of the greatest films of the 1970s because of its gritty visual style, powerhouse performances, and one of the greatest car chase sequences ever put on film.

Not everyone wanted to stare at a chamber pot all day. With this volume, people could cover up their waste receptacle and seem well-read all at the same time.

Find out biographical facts about Charles Dickens's books, legacy, and family life—and brush up on his most memorable quotes.

Little Free Libraries have delighted readers around the world since 2009. Discover how they began and how you can get involved, too.

At the turn of the last century, author Webster Edgerly advised readers to achieve optimal wellness by never walking in a straight line and never marrying a woman less than 20 years their junior.