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8 Things You Might Not Know About 'Catch-22' Author Joseph Heller

Heller's irreverent outlook on life was shaped by his experiences as a bombardier pilot in World War II—and lots of dinners with Mel Brooks.

Colson Whitehead, Jhumpa Lahiri, and John Updike are among the novelists who have won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

7 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelists

The authors on the list are just a few whose novels have nabbed the prestigious prize since it began being awarded in 1918.

10 Intriguing Facts About Katherine Mansfield

Today, Katherine Mansfield is considered one of the most influential modernist writers of the 20th century—but she considered a career as a professional cellist.

F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jane Austen, James Joyce, and Charlotte Bronte all used 'literally' in a figurative sense.

The Long History of the Figurative 'Literally'—and 8 Great Writers Who Used It

From Austen to Dickens and beyond, famous authors have had no problem with using the word 'literally' in a figurative sense.

When Joyce Carol Oates Tried—and Failed—to Fool the World As 'Rosamond Smith'

The celebrated author decided she wanted to adopt a new writing identity for a mystery novel. It didn't turn out well.

Put your Southern comfort cooking skills to the test.

Recreate Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, Barbecued Pork, and More With ‘The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook’

You can now recreate the best food at Dollywood restaurants—cinnamon bread included—in your own kitchen.

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of writes like Francis Bacon, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mark Twain were anything but ordinary.

13 Authors Whose Deaths Were Stranger Than Fiction

Unusual deaths aren’t just found on the page. A number of authors have themselves died in bizarre ways—and sometimes, they seem even stranger than fiction.

Posters from a Jeff Tweedy concert (left) and Lotus concert (right).

Higher Ground—Burlington, Vermont’s Beloved Music Venue—Is Releasing a Book Full of Its Iconic Concert Posters

Burlington, Vermont’s Higher Ground has a long history of producing iconic concert posters in collaboration with local arts organizations.

Left to right: Oscar Polk, Vivien Leigh, and Hattie McDaniel in 'Gone With the Wind.'

An Early ‘Gone With the Wind’ Script Shows a Much Harsher, More Accurate Depiction of Slavery

The film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's ‘Gone With the Wind’ movie has long been condemned for romanticizing slavery. Some screenwriters had tried to paint a more honest picture.

12 Fascinating Facts About Zelda Fitzgerald

The '80s video game 'Legend of Zelda' was definitely named after "America's first flapper." Learn more incredible facts about Zelda Fitzgerald here.

The glamorous and gifted Daisy Jones herself.

7 Facts About Taylor Jenkins Reid's ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’

Learn about the page-turning (fictional) oral history that inspired the ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ TV show.

The Train Crash That Spooked Charles Dickens

In 1865, author Charles Dickens survived a train crash—and he was never the same.

Zora Neale Hurston in a portrait by Carl Van Vechten.

10 Fascinating Facts About Zora Neale Hurston

Writer and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston’s literary legacy is a class apart. Here are some facts you might not have known about the author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”

It's no surprise Stephen King is one of the world's richest authors.

The 10 Richest Authors of All Time

From J. K. Rowling to Stephen King, these are the richest authors the literary world has ever produced.

Use these tips to conquer your TBR pile.

7 Tips for How to Read Faster (and Still Understand What You Read)

Slogging through dense passages can be time-consuming, mentally exhausting, and hard on your eyes. Speed up the process—without sacrificing comprehension—with these tricks.

11 Fascinating Facts About Emily Dickinson

One of the most celebrated authors in history never saw a book published under her own name.

If you're curious about how many books you'll be able to read this year, take this test.

This Test Will Tell You How Many Books You Can Read in a Year

The average person in the U.S. reads about 12 books per year—but that number won't help you if you read at a different pace than the average American.

'The Mysteries' marks Bill Watterson's return to publishing.

'Calvin and Hobbes' Creator Bill Watterson Returns With an 'Illustrated Fable for Grown-Ups'

Bill Watterson left the comics pages in 1995. A new fantasy fable marks his return to storytelling after a 28-year sabbatical.

7 Facts About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'

The first collection of Holmes stories was unwelcome in the Soviet Union, which banned it for 'occultism.'

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this.

Gross Out Your Dinner Guests With ‘The Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook’

“Pizza Snotcorn” and “Poop Cookies” promise to taste delicious, even though they sound disgusting.

The cover art from Little, Brown's first edition of the novel.

8 Facts About Erich Maria Remarque’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

Here are some things you might not have known about the book behind Netflix’s 2022 ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ movie.

Maya Angelou celebrating her 82nd birthday

10 Facts About Maya Angelou

Dr. Maya Angelou’s verses are at the very heart of the American experience—yet she didn’t start out as a poet.

‘Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom’ Features Hundreds of the Author’s Most Iconic Quotes

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen book lovers will appreciate this collection of quotes.

Clifford is red for a very specific reason.

11 Facts About Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford's red for a very practical reason.

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