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Frankenstein’s monster has been revisited by Guillermo del Toro in the form of a new film, but these creatures continue to be overlooked.

Take a trip through the grand estates and historic parks where the movie versions of Jane Austen’s novels were filmed.

A list of nine of the best film and TV adaptations of stories from the king of Gothic horror.

Everyone knows Stephen King's hits, but have you read all 10 of these underrated books?

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Some Stephen King adaptations are scarier than others, and not because of the monsters. Here are eight that continue to give us nightmares.

Here are some of the greatest Victorian female novelists you should add to you TBR pile.

While you’re marathoning scary movies this spooky season, test your knowledge on the real-life inspiration behind these memorable characters with our serial killer trivia quiz.

Test your knowledge on the “King of Horror” just in time for Halloween with this Stephen King trivia quiz.

Bram Stoker’s creative process behind his iconic Gothic novel was shrouded in mystery for nearly a century.

Which versions of ‘Matilda,’ ‘The Witches,’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ will make the cut?

King has nursed a grudge against Stanley Kubrick’s film for decades. In 1980, he explained to David Letterman why it left him so cold.

Which Jane Austen books is the internet obsessed with?

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Edgar Wallace wanted to promote his first novel with more than just traditional ads—but his brilliant idea almost became his downfall.

It seems like virtually everything Stephen King has ever written has made it to the screen. As these seven books prove, that's not quite true.

From ‘Physician Slumber’ to ‘The Foreigner,’ these terms are technically synonyms of Stephen King titles. How many can you get right?

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The marquee song from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ remains timeless. The LOC is preserving its earliest incarnation.

Poetry

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If you’ve ever talked about “the birds and the bees” or referenced “the best laid plans of mice and men,” then you’ve inadvertently quoted some of the English language’s most famous poets.

Discover which literary genres captivate each state and Washington D.C.

Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?

On New Year’s Eve, after the ball has dropped, revelers queue up “Auld Lang Syne”—that song that makes you cry, even though you don’t understand it and know almost none of the words.

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Add these books to your TBR this spooky season.

Though post-apocalyptic literature is experiencing a recent boom, the genre is anything but new. From a 19th-century tale of catastrophe to a modern-day classic made into a film, these are books you’ll want to add to your reading list.

From murder mysteries to secret societies and more, the best dark academia novels from Donna Tartt and other authors capture the macabre in the most unlikely of places.

These fascinating Afrofuturism novels from authors like Octavia Butler and Colson Whitehead are a great way to discover more about this genre.

Reading

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Use it to write down quotes, facts, jokes, and any other random snippets you accumulate.

If you’re trying to teach yourself how to fall asleep faster, reading before bed is a good habit to pick up—here’s why.

Profound quotes about books and reading from the likes of Toni Morrison, Jane Austen, George R.R. Martin, Salman Rushdie, and more of your favorite authors.

Nursery Rhymes

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A deep dive into the origins and meaning of the classic nursery rhyme “Little Miss Muffet.”

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