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10 Pop-Up Books That Are Works of Art

When done well, pop-up books can be engaging, imaginative, and even works of artistic brilliance.

10 Cases of Extreme Writer's Block

Even the world's most accomplished authors and poets occasionally suffer from this terrifying affliction.

See a Gorgeous Book on the Animal Kingdom From 1895

The title page of this guide to the world's fauna rightly boasts "13 coloured plates and numerous illustrations in the text." The illustrations are the best part.

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We: The Novel That Inspired George Orwell’s 1984

Orwell never acknowledged that he borrowed from 'We,' but the uncanny similarities make it hard to conclude otherwise.

10 Facts About Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar

'The Bell Jar,' which came out just one month before Sylvia Plath died by suicide at age 30, is the writer's only published novel.

13 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Catcher in the Rye'

What's Different Between 'The Shining' Book and Movie?

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" isn't in the book, for one thing.

Why It Should Have Been Carter and Gray's Anatomy

You don't have to be pre-med (or a fan of medical soaps) to know this iconic textbook. But did you know about the drama behind its title?

George Orwell endured a case of tuberculosis and a near-death experience while writing Nineteen Eighty-Four.

14 Things You Might Not Know About Nineteen Eighty-Four

Even if you’ve already read about Winston Smith’s struggle against Big Brother, there are a few facts, stories, and theories about 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' that are worth a closer look.

7 Stories Stephen King Refuses to Publish

The horror icon would really rather you not read any of these.

12 Things You Might Not Know About The Screwtape Letters

C.S. Lewis’s most popular non-Narnia novel is a delicious, perceptive treatise on the weaknesses of human nature. Here are 12 little-known facts about The Screwtape Letters, its development, and its enduring impact.

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5 Ways North Korea Is Much Worse Than You Think

Horror stories from someone lucky enough to escape.

11 Facts About Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man And The Sea

For his 1952 novella 'The Old Man and the Sea,' Ernest Hemingway based some qualities of his lead character on his own fishing boat captain.

'Old Mother Hubbard' is Weirder Than You Thought

15 Things You Might Not Know About Brave New World

If it's been a while since you picked up author Aldous Huxley’s 1932 classic, here are some facts about the novel and its legacy.

The Truth About The Phantom of the Opera

Whether you prefer the 1925 movie featuring Lon Chaney, the original Broadway production, or the 2004 Gerard Butler remake, there’s no question that the chandelier crash scene is one of the most iconic moments in The Phantom of the Opera.

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11 Fascinating Facts About Goodnight Moon

'Goodnight Moon' is a deceptively simple children’s book that remains one of the most universal cultural references even now. Here’s what you need to know.

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15 Curious Facts About Sherlock Holmes

In 'The Great Detective,' author Zach Dundas reveals that the frenzy surrounding Sherlock Holmes isn’t strictly a Benedict Cumberbatch-related phenomenon. The master of Baker Street has always inspired fanatical devotion and feverish anticipation.

How William Zinsser Helped Writers Overcome Their Fear of the Word Processor

Digitizing the Unique Marginalia of Old Books

10 Fun Facts About Where The Wild Things Are

Here's what you need to know about Maurice Sendak's 1963 book, 'Where the Wild Things Are.' And now, let the wild rumpus start!

5 Things We Learned from George R.R. Martin on 'Bullseye'

4. He thinks Gandalf should've stayed dead.

George R.R. Martin's Tale About an Elvis Impersonator

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