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Did you know Shakespeare didn't come up with 'Romeo and Juliet' out of thin air? Find out where he got the idea!

Explore four overlooked female novelists who influenced Jane Austen, from Frances Burney’s witty social comedies to Maria Edgeworth’s moral storytelling. Perfect reading for Austen fans.
Nitya Rao|
From Mary Shelley to Louisa May Alcott, these women writers helped shape the horror genre.
Eden Gordon|
From 'Jane Eyre' to 'Lady Chatterley's Lover,' these novels caused quite a stir.
Paul Anthony Jones|

Books

Test your knowledge of Jane Austen's novels by matching the character to their description.
Chelsea Thatcher|
A lifelong love for the romance genre helped inspire Julia Quinn to create the source material for Shonda Rhimes's Netflix juggernaut.
Eden Gordon|
The latest batch of ‘Bridgerton’ episodes has arrived on Netflix. If you’re a fan of the books by Julia Quinn, test your knowledge with our quiz.
Natalie Zamora|
Do you know which Jane Austen books these lines are from?
Chelsea Thatcher|
Not every bestseller makes it to Hollywood. Discover five famous novels that never made it to the big screen.
Paul Anthony Jones|
From Agatha Christie to Franz Kafka, these authors disliked their most popular books, stories, and characters.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The latest adaptation takes major liberties, but how bad are they really? We discuss the biggest changes in the 2026 ‘Wuthering Heights’ compared to Emily Brontë’s classic novel.
Natalie Zamora|
From 'forced proximity' to 'MMC,' these slang terms will help you become fluent in the language of modern romance fiction.
Eden Gordon|

Authors

Believe it or not, these romantic customs were commonly observed in Elizabethan England during the time when Shakespeare wrote his plays and poetry.
Paul Anthony Jones|
You might know the classics, but how deep does your Shakespeare knowledge run? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of his plays.
Natalie Zamora|
A look inside the lives of several female authors who used male pseudonyms to shape literature and bypass societal boundaries.
Logan DeLoye|

Libraries

These locations across the globe deliver unique experiences, from the Human Library to the Sourdough Library and more.

Poetry

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.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Discover which literary genres captivate each state and Washington D.C.
CaLea Johnson|
Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?
Marla Mackoul|
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.
Caitlin Schneider|
Add these 10 to your TBR in time for the holiday season.
Paul Anthony Jones|
These books eerily predicted technological advancements of today, including ‘Snow Crash,’ ‘Player Piano,’ and more.
Nicolle Sloane|
If you fancy a break from corrupt politicians and dark futures, consider diving into one of these books.
Chris Wheatley|
Add these books to your TBR this spooky season.
Chris Wheatley|

Reading

If you’re crafty and love learning, this all-but-forgotten old-timey hobby may be for you.
Marla Mackoul|
Use it to write down quotes, facts, jokes, and any other random snippets you accumulate.
Marla Mackoul|
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.
Ellen Gutoskey|

Nursery Rhymes

Does this innocent children's game double as one of the darkest nursery rhymes ever written?
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