J.R.R. Tolkien
Get an inside look at the man behind the lore, J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of 'The Lord of the Rings.’
Get an inside look at the man behind the lore, J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of 'The Lord of the Rings.’
Though it’s been more than a century since H.P. Lovecraft was born, the writer’s weird fiction and cosmic horror remain both influential ... and problematic.
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with the last lines from ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘Little Women,’ and 17 other classic novels.
Some of these predictions came true in such eerie detail that you have to wonder though whether fiction is as fictitious as it claims.
In 2006, Michelle McNamara began amateur-sleuthing cold cases. One of those cases was that of The Golden State Killer, a cold case she helped to crack, and which formed the basis of her 2018 book 'I’ll Be Gone in the Dark,' which is now an HBO docuseries.
'Animal Farm'—George Orwell's satirical allegory of Soviet Russia featuring animals—turns 75 this year. Here's what you need to know about the oft-banned book.
The possibility of killing coronavirus germs by nuking a novel is still not a good enough reason to try it.
In the late 1970s, ski resort owner Gene Mulvihill transformed a mountain in rural New Jersey into a one-of-a-kind amusement destination that left guests in charge of their own fun. Get the inside story on 'Class Action Park' from Mulvihill's son Andy and
Selections from the reading list include Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Sulwe’ and Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone.’
‘Little Women’ author Louisa May Alcott penned the long-lost story when she was just 17 years old, but we’ll never know how it ends.
The temporary school bookstores stuffed with metal shelves full of paperbacks and sticker books often felt like a kid's only chance to score a deal on 'Encyclopedia Brown' mysteries.
Books range from the classic (James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’) to the contemporary (Adam Silvera’s ‘They Both Die at the End’).
With classrooms and public libraries closed, Virginia's Montgomery County school district has partnered with Google's drone company Wing to deliver books to kids.
We caught up with Kristen Bell to chat about her new children's book 'The World Needs More Purple People,' becoming a foster failure, and much more.
These reading quotes from Albert Einstein, Theodore Roosevelt, and more might help you choose your next great read.
It’s not related to Harry Potter or the Wizarding World, but J.K. Rowling’s latest still promises to be a charming, riveting read.
For Jane Austen’s complete catalog, Project Gutenberg’s your place. For something scary from Stephen King, head to hoopla.
Forget about Netflix and Hulu for a bit and instead pick up one of the best binge-worthy book series to invest your time into.
In this episode of 'Misconceptions,' we explore the plot holes, incorrect quotes, and other mistaken beliefs that surround beloved books and writers.
The biggest fad of 1994 was an optical illusion that had people staring at abstract images and getting upset when nothing happened.
From online games to Netflix parties, here are some creative ideas for virtual get-togethers with friends and family.
Strolling through Diagon Alley without having to leave your comfiest armchair is its own kind of magic.
Most of the narrators are part of the Harry Potter franchise, but some—like David Beckham—are just big fans.
The towering boy wizard stands at an impressive 18 inches tall, making him a formidable adversary for the 4-inch Voldemort.