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One factor making Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure unique: it includes the Blast-Ended Skrewt, a creature from the books who was neglected in the movies.
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If guests don't feel like reading one of the 100,000 books available at the Northeast Regional Library in Louisville, Kentucky, there are more activities to choose from.
A Bible that belonged to the 16th president—which was kept by a Springfield, Illinois family for 150 years—was recently donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
George Orwell is best known for penning the dystopian novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'—regarded as one of the greatest classics of all time—but writing novels was only one small facet of his life and career.
The whimsical Monterey cypress believed to have inspired Dr. Seuss's 'The Lorax' toppled over for unknown reasons.
This fall, Virginia's University of Lynchburg is adding a course called “Harry Potter and the Good Life," in which students will read J.K. Rowling's books as well as the works of philosophers.
The new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure ride at Universal Studio Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a must-see for Potterheads.
Harriet Beecher Stowe came from a family of abolitionists, and her novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' turned public opinion against slavery.
The house colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff are connected to the four elements, according to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
Nothing completes a lazy summer day in the sun or week spent on the beach quite like a great book—and whether you’re into true crime, classics, or history, we’ve got recommendations for every kind of bibliophile.
After this crusading reporter was kicked out of Germany, she continued her anti-Nazi coverage at home.
A new parody show in Las Vegas is reenacting all seven Harry Potter books in less time than it takes to even watch one of the films.
Like square caps and billowing gowns, Dr. Seuss's 'Oh, the Places You’ll Go!' has become synonymous with graduation ceremonies.
Fans likely missed a possible meaning behind Hermione’s words when she told Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, “Nobody in my family’s magic at all.”
Eric Carle's bright, beloved children's classic about an insatiable caterpillar has been collecting awards—and fans—since it was first published in 1969.
Harry Potter beat out Hermione Granger, Mary Poppins, and Matilda for the title of most inspirational character in children's literature.
'Game of Thrones' star Isaac Hempstead Wright says that while the series' ending shocked many viewers, it came straight from George R.R. Martin himself.
The gardens at Moat Brae House in Scotland inspired J.M. Barrie to create Peter Pan's Neverland. Now, the property is a children's center and free library.
Stephen Fry, the man who narrated all 11 Harry Potter audiobooks, couldn't get past one simple phrase without stuttering.
Reading the same story again and again might exasperate parents, but it's got proven benefits for their child.
The miniature apothecary lab has a shelf for bottles and drawers labelled with the names of various poisonous plants.
John James Audubon didn't establish the Audubon Society, but he did create of America's most iconic works of natural history, 'The Birds of America.' He also had controversial views about vultures.
There's no one simple trick for getting kids to love books, but making sure they see you reading is the best place to start.
A UK scholar claims the Voynich manuscript isn't written in code, but in an extinct language. Other experts aren't so sure.