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Tennessee School Bans Harry Potter Books Because the Spells Could ‘Conjure Evil Spirits’
The Harry Potter series frequently tops lists of banned books, but not always for such a literal reason.
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A First Edition of Darwin's On the Origin of Species Could Sell for $180,000
The 1859 work prompted a new era of thinking about nature and humanity. A first edition will likely wind up in the hands of a collector who has evolved to have very deep pockets.
9 Lost Words We Should Bring Back
Joe Gillard, creator of History Hustle, has assembled some of history’s best bon mots in 'The Little Book of Lost Words: Collywobbles, Snollygosters, and 86 Other Surprisingly Useful Terms Worth Resurrecting.'
11 Fascinating Facts About Mark Twain
Mark Twain is widely considered the author of the first great American novel—'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'—but his rollicking tales aren’t the only legacy he left behind.
Want to Hear a Harry Potter Story? Just Ask Google Assistant
Pottermore is celebrating ‘Back to Hogwarts’ season with a special Harry Potter audiobook excerpt.
Library Books Were Once Blamed for Spreading Deadly Diseases
At the turn of the 20th century, library patrons feared picking up a book might result in more than late fees. They worried it could transmit tuberculosis.
NASA and Peanuts Team Up to Bring Space-Themed Snoopy Booklets to McDonald's Happy Meals
As part of a new project promoting STEM, NASA booklets starring Snoopy in space will soon be available with McDonald's Happy Meals.
Lost Sketches From The Little Prince Have Been Discovered in Switzerland
The beloved children's book was published in 1943. A recent collection of sketches that further illustrate the titular character's adventures has been discovered.
George R.R. Martin Doesn't Think Game of Thrones Was 'Very Good' For His Writing Process
George R.R. Martin opened up to 'The Guardian' about how 'Game of Thrones' has made it even harder for him to finish his A Song of Ice and Fire book series.
18 Facts About The Wizard of Oz
'The Wizard of Oz' is an often-imitated but never-duplicated cinematic treasure that remains an integral part of childhood 80 years after it first enchanted audiences in theaters.
Harry Potter Fans Don’t Want to See the Movies Rebooted, Surprising No One
Harry Potter fans definitely don't want their beloved series of eight original films rebooted, a new poll finds.
Why Beatrix Potter Ended Up Self-Publishing The Tale of Peter Rabbit
In 1901, after being rejected by six publishers, Beatrix Potter used her savings to privately print 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.'
15 Fascinating Facts About Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter was a bestselling author, a world-famous illustrator, and a talented naturalist ... but she still disappointed her mom.
Reading Makes People Feel Happier and Smarter, According to New Poll
Reading even just 15 pages a day can make people feel happier, smarter, and more relaxed. Who can argue with that?
No, Ernest Hemingway Didn’t Write That Six-Word ‘Baby Shoes’ Story
The six-word story "For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn" is one of the best-known works attributed to Ernest Hemingway—but he probably didn't write it.
9 Facts About The Tale of Peter Rabbit
That naughty bunny who got caught sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden was based on Beatrix Potter's own pet rabbit.
Millions More Public Domain Books Could Be Online Soon—Here's How to Access Them
Roughly 80 percent of books published in the U.S. between 1923 to 1964 never extended their copyrights. Now many of them are available to download for free.
The Classic Novel That Is Most Often Abandoned By Readers
Happy Book Lovers Day! Let's have a moment of silence for those books that never get finished (and another for the stack on your shelf that you haven’t even started).
20 Brilliant Items Every Book Lover Will Want
For true bibliophiles, every day is book lover's day. But once a year, on August 9th, Book Lovers Day encourages readers of every level of voraciousness to unplug their smartphones and relax with a good book.
12 Fascinating Facts About Barnes & Noble
In a digital era, the company hopes that being sold to a private investor and getting store facelifts will make for a happy ending.
Want to Repurpose Old or Damaged Books? Turn Them Into DIY Wall Art
Before throwing your old books away, see if there's space on your walls to make a sprawling, literary piece of home decor.
Nine Lost Proust Stories and Novellas Will Be Published for the First Time This Fall
Marcel Proust wasn’t known for brevity, but for some reason he decided to cut these rather risqué pages from his first book.
Toni Morrison, Groundbreaking Author and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 88
Toni Morrison's death was confirmed by her publisher. The acclaimed author was known for her award-winning novels 'Beloved,' 'Song of Solomon,' 'The Bluest Eye,' and other works.
7 Facts About Thomas Lefroy, the Real-Life Inspiration for Pride and Prejudice’s Mr. Darcy
Though Jane Austen never admitted it herself, for centuries scholars have speculated that Irishman Thomas Lefroy was the inspiration for Mr. Darcy.