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This is the face of a child who doesn't like what she's reading.

6 Cautionary Tales That Terrified Kids of Yesteryear

Writers used to instill good manners through strange, scary cautionary tales—and some stories were so bizarre it's a wonder the kids that read them turned out OK.

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10 Surprising Facts About J.R.R. Tolkien

There are plenty of things even the most ardent fans don't know about 'The Lord of the Rings' author John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.

11 Amazing Hotels for Book Lovers

Escape reality—both literally and figuratively—by visiting one of these literary-inspired getaways.

62 Years After It Was Written, a Hemingway Story Gets Published for the First Time

It takes place after the liberation of Paris, in which Hemingway himself played a role.

Turn Your Phone Into a Reusable Notepad With This Silicone Case

Write down reminders to yourself where you know you'll see them.

Ernest Hemingway’s Guide to Life, In 15 Quotes

Though he made his living as a writer, Ernest Hemingway was just as famous for his lust for adventure.

60 Years Later, a Lost Stanley Kubrick Script Has Been Found

The screenplay is complete enough that it could be created by filmmakers today.

11 Facts About Henry David Thoreau

Believe it or not, we're all probably mispronouncing 'Walden' author Henry David Thoreau's name.

Why Do Astronauts Use Space Pens Instead of Pencils?

One technological breakthrough left the common pencil in the dust.

Why Did the First Harry Potter Book Get a Title Change in the U.S.?

While it was author J.K. Rowling who ultimately suggested the alternative title, she still regrets the decision.

10 Fascinating Facts About Gone With the Wind

1. Margaret Mitchell wrote the book out of boredom.

11 Screenwriters Who Hated Their Own Movies

From Gore Vidal to Quentin Tarantino, even the most successful scribes aren't always impressed with their own movies.

LaGuardia Airport Is Serving Up Personalized Short Stories to Passengers

The custom story will be delivered directly to your phone before you land.

15 Wonderful Things You Might Not Know About L. Frank Baum

In honor of the author's birthday, here are 15 facts about the actual man behind the curtain.

What Makes #2 Pencils So Special?

... and your other burning, pencil-related questions answered.

Why You Shouldn't Trust the New Study That Supports Putting Two Spaces After a Period

The one space-versus-two space debate rages on.

10 Fascinating Facts About Søren Kierkegaard

His contributions to philosophy are immense, even though he never seemed to fully agree with himself.

The Google Docs Audio Hack You Might Not Know About

It helps you transcribe audio faster, letting you get back to more important things. Like Netflix.

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, a.k.a. Lewis Carroll.

11 Fascinating Facts About Lewis Carroll

You know him best as the author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' But one writer suspected him of being Jack the Ripper.

15 Great F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

Learn more about legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald through some of his most famous quotes on love, literature, and happiness.

16 Tips From Famous Authors for Writing Better Poetry

The elusive art of poetry isn’t so hard to master if you know how to set the stage.

10 Lines From Napoleon's Love Letters That Sound Like Crazy Texts

“I don’t love you, not at all; on the contrary I detest you—you’re a naughty, gawky, foolish slut.”

The Virtually Unknown Book That Lived in Queen Mary's Dollhouse for Almost a Century

For decades, the only way to read Vita Sackville-West's 'A Note of Explanation' was by really, really squinting.

5 Utterly Bizarre Facts About Victor Hugo

The famed French novelist, who was born on this day in 1802, installed peepholes in his guest bedrooms.

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