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BOOKS
20 Magical Facts About ‘Wicked’
Find out how 'Wicked' the book and 'Wicked' the musical came to be.
10 Riveting Nonfiction Books on History’s Greatest Medical Mysteries
These gory yet fascinating reads delve into the weirdest chapters of medical history, from the dancing plague of 1518 to the bizarre saga of Typhoid Mary.
How ‘Black Beauty’ Changed the World For Horses
Anna Sewell’s 19th-century novel about a horse named Black Beauty put the spotlight on animal welfare.
7 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’
The 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson has some interesting ties to Sharon Stone, Spike Jonze, and Communism.
George R.R. Martin Excluded From Sci-Fi Convention for Failing to Fill out the Right Form
The ‘Fire & Blood’ author isn’t part of any formal programming for Worldcon 2024 in August, and go figure, it’s all because he didn’t fill out the correct application form in time.
7 Great Movie Novelizations That Are Actually Worth Reading
These retro novelizations of classic movies like ‘Alien’ and ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ read like the best kind of blast from the past.
10 Surprising Facts About Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
More than 200 years after its publication, ‘Pride and Prejudice’ remains Jane Austen’s most beloved novel.
Can You Match the Opening Line to the Classic Novel?
Test your knowledge of classic literature in this quiz.
10 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Call of the Wild’
Jack London amassed more than 600 rejections and endured a frigid Yukon winter before he found success thanks to ‘The Call of the Wild’—which also got him accused of plagiarism.
Quiz: Can You Guess the Popular Book Based on its Obscure Subtitle?
See if you can figure out which classic book uses these (often-forgotten) subtitles.
10 Influential Banned Books Written by LGBTQ+ Authors
From gripping essay collections to graphic memoirs and more, these banned books by LGBTQ+ authors are still worth diving into.
26 Amazing Books by LGBTQ+ Authors You Should Add to Your Bookshelf
Celebrate the many contributions to literature that LGBTQ+ authors have made with these great reads by Danez Smith, Dorothy Allison, Alexander Chee, Alice Walker, and more.
Browse a Medieval Bestiary That Once Belonged to Henry VIII
See a digital scan of the sumptuously decorated book that had a surprisingly humble origin.
10 of the Most Valuable Children’s Books
If you have any of these classic kids’ books sitting on your shelf in mint condition, you could make a pretty penny.
“[It] Looked Like a Penis”: The Origin of the Iconic ‘Jaws’ Art
A nude swimmer and a phallic-looking fish nearly sunk one of the most recognizable book covers of modern times.
Inside the Tolstoy Family Reunion
Author Leo Tolstoy had a big family with his wife, Sophia. Now, you can get an inside glimpse at what a family reunion is like for his living descendants.
‘Jaws’: 10 Facts About Peter Benchley’s Bestselling Novel for Its 50th Anniversary
Editors loved Benchley’s shark thriller, which turns 50 in 2024. They had one important note, though: The first draft had too many jokes.
6 Scientific Benefits of Reading More
Some of the perks that come with picking up a book might surprise you.
23 of Our Favorite Children’s Books
From picture books to chapter books, we went and asked the staffs what their favorite reads as children were.
Quiz: Can You Guess the Book Based on Its Original Title?
Test your knowledge of literary history with this quiz.
10 Things We Learned From ‘Marky Mark,’ Mark Wahlberg’s 1992 Autobiography
The rapper-turned-actor dedicated the book to his penis.
Your iPhone Can Help You Find Titles on Your Bookshelf
If you've ever searched in vain for a book on your overstuffed shelf, your iPhone can help.
Quiz: Can You Guess the Word Coined by Shakespeare?
Shakespeare is often given credit with coining more than a thousand words. How many of them do you know?