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See if you can spot the laudable lexicography of these famous writers.

How many have you come across?

Propstore is auctioning off tons of James Bond items, including hand-made posters and props.

He got the idea from a story his wife told him while they were visiting her parents: “I joked, ‘This would be good for a novel. I am going to write a novel based on this.’ ”

Sylvia Plath often broke out her Ouija Board to speak to her spirit guide, Pan.

From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Madonna’s VMA performance, 1984 was a memorable year for pop culture.

Series like R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps introduced '90s kids to horror at a young age.

‘Severance’ author Ling Ma is a 2024 MacArthur Fellow; here are some other famous authors who were awarded the grants.

‘Knickerbocker’ has many meanings. Without Washington Irving, it would likely only have one.

In their new book, Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge explore the origins of colors found rocks, animals, plants, and even space—including these 10 historical pigments with surprising histories.

Each year, the American Library Association complies a list of books that are challenged and banned. There are some books that get banned because of insensitive material; however, others get banned for completely ludicrous reasons.

In honor of Banned Books Week, the ALA published its list of 2023’s most contentious titles.