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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.
BOOKS
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.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Walden
Henry David Thoreau’s account of his time in the woods is much more than just fodder for motivational posters—it’s a work of transcendentalist philosophy that shaped how people see the natural world today.
5 Harry Potter Fan Theories That Turned Out to Be True
In literature, 'canon' refers to source material that establishes the characters, relationships, and events of a fictional universe. 'Headcanon,' however, describes fans’ imagined explanations for what happens between the lines, or off the page entirely.
The Words Pride and Prejudice Had Slightly Different Meanings in Jane Austen’s Time
If Jane Austen had written 'Pride and Prejudice' today, she might have titled it 'Being Arrogant and Jumping to Conclusions' instead.
10 Facts About Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl
In 1947, the seemingly everyday, innocent thoughts of a teen girl were published. But they weren’t so everyday: they were the thoughts of Anne Frank.
A Rediscovered John Steinbeck Story About a Chef and His Cat Has Been Published in English for the First Time
The ‘Ratatouille’-esque story is about a French chef who seeks a Michelin star with the help of his taste-testing cat Apollo.
8 Surprising Facts About Jane Austen
More than 200 years after her death, English novelist Jane Austen continues to be celebrated for her sharp, biting prose on love's various entanglements.
See What Pride and Prejudice's Mr. Darcy Really Looks Like
Anyone who has ever read Jane Austen’s 'Pride and Prejudice' has surely conjured up their own idea of what Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy would look like in real life. But a couple of academics and one illustrator are here to dash your dreams.
Comic Books vs. Graphic Novels: What's the Difference?
Some readers call them comic books. Others call them graphic novels, which just might be code for "expensive comic book." Is there more to it?
How Harry Potter Forced J.K. Rowling to Become Robert Galbraith
Anything with J.K. Rowling's name on it is sure to catch the attention of the legion of Harry Potter fans. So why did the author use a pseudonym for her latest book series?
Mini Boden Is Launching a Harry Potter-Inspired Clothing Line for Kids
Aspiring witches and wizards are getting a collection of 81 clothing items inspired by Harry Potter from Mini Boden.
8 Daniel Radcliffe Facts All Harry Potter Fans Should Know
Daniel Radcliffe is a fantastic actor, but many may not have looked too far beyond that. Here are eight facts every Potter fan should know about the Harry Potter star.
10 Surprising Facts About Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway was a titan of 20th-century literature. (He was also allegedly a KGB spy, but he wasn't very good at it.)
8 Gonzo Facts About Hunter S. Thompson
Like any real-life legend, there are many myths surrounding the life and work of Hunter S. Thompson. But in Thompson’s case, most of those stories—particularly the more outlandish ones—are absolutely true.
A ‘Book Ripper’ in Herne Bay, England Is Ripping Book Pages, Then Putting Them Back on Shelves
The very English vandal has a distinctive way of ripping the books’ pages and also has a favorite genre: true crime.
George R.R. Martin Says Game of Thrones Backlash Won't Influence His Books
'A Song of Ice and Fire' author George R.R. Martin isn't letting the negative reaction to the final season of 'Game of Thrones' change how he's planning to end the book series.