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.

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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.
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.
'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.
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.
People throughout history have kept personal diaries. More unusual, however, are those who wrote their diaries in secret code.
This video on the making of 'The Shining' shows Stanley Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, and Shelley Duvall on the set of the classic horror movie.
If you enjoyed 'The Witcher' and 'Bridgerton' on the small screen, continue the stories by picking up the novels they're based on.
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.
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
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.
Reese Witherspoon’s book club is a prime example of how book clubs can thrive online—here are eight more great ones.
The latest Jeni’s ice cream flavor will make you miss the strawberry pretzel 'salad' from old family potlucks.
The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie wasn’t quite as satisfying as the scenes readers had imagined in their own heads.
'Bridgerton' fans can create their own scandalous gossip column with these customizable Lady Whistledown's Society Papers on Etsy.
Jane Austen’s books were all written in the Hampshire house, which is now a time capsule of her life there.
David Bowie’s 1974 album 'Diamond Dogs' wasn’t just meant to be a concept album with a few references to George Orwell’s ‘1984.’
The master of modern horror has made readers jump out of their chairs for decades thanks to excerpts like these, which are best read after dark.
From the classic work of Julia Child to more modern fusion cuisine, these eight cookbooks are essential must-haves in your kitchen.
In 1896, H.G. Wells published an uncharacteristically gruesome tale called 'The Island of Dr. Moreau,' forever changing the face of science fiction. Here are seven curious facts about Wells’s most unsettling work, which turns 125 this year.
Feast Afrique is an online library that gathers recipes and culinary texts from the past 200 years of African diasporan history.
If Joseph Heller’s 'Catch-22' confused you to the point of frustration (or abandonment), you’re not alone.