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11 Fascinating Facts About Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes, the most rational detective in literature. But he also believed in fairies.

If you use the wrong one, you can always claim it was a typo.

Semicolon vs. Colon: When to Use Each One

Semicolon-versus-colon is one of the most fearsome face-offs in the grammar game. Here’s how to come out on top.

She's ready to captivate her classmates with a rousing debate on each vs. every.

Each vs. Every: What’s the Difference?

There’s a reason why “Every of my feet” sounds so wrong, and why “Almost each foot” is equally weird.

Franz Kafka thinking about burning all his works.

Hundreds of Franz Kafka’s Private Letters, Sketches, and Other Papers Have Been Digitized

Franz Kafka wanted every last personal document burned after his death. Instead, they’re on the internet.

Stephen King at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2011.

Stephen King Was Too Scared to Finish Watching The Blair Witch Project in One Sitting

To be fair, Stephen King was high on painkillers at the time, and he did eventually finish the movie.

A birthday message for Anne Brontë written (and illustrated) by her sister Emily in 1841.

A Long-Lost Library of Emily Brontë Poetry and Other Literary Artifacts Is Hitting the Auction Block

The elusive Emily Brontë left precious few handwritten artifacts behind. One could fetch about $1.5 million.

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Murder at Full Moon: John Steinbeck Wrote a Werewolf Mystery That No One Wanted to Publish—Until Now

John Steinbeck's werewolf mystery book 'Murder at Full Moon' was rejected by publishers in 1930, but scholars and fans are now calling for the novel's publication.

A Stephen King Short Film Festival Will Spook You on Streaming

A virtual screening, which is set for April 23 – April 25, 2021, will showcase some rarely-seen Stephen King short film adaptations, including his Sherlock Holmes homage.

Because internet communities are important, too.

9 Engaging Book Clubs You Can Participate In Online

Reese Witherspoon’s book club is a prime example of how book clubs can thrive online—here are eight more great ones.

8 Great Podcasts for Book Lovers

These book-related podcasts have book recommendations, author interviews, and everything else a bibliophile could wish for.

Bridgerton Fans Can Customize Their Own Lady Whistledown's Society Papers on Etsy

'Bridgerton' fans can create their own scandalous gossip column with these customizable Lady Whistledown's Society Papers on Etsy.

Jane Austen's House in Chawton, Hampshire.

PBS Is Hosting a Virtual Tour of Jane Austen’s House

Jane Austen’s books were all written in the Hampshire house, which is now a time capsule of her life there.

"Oh great, another word I've never heard before."

The 10 Most Confusing Books of All Time

If Joseph Heller’s 'Catch-22' confused you to the point of frustration (or abandonment), you’re not alone.

Maine Grade-Schoolers Wrote a Pandemic-Inspired Novel, and Stephen King Is Paying for Its Publication

Stephen King, Maine’s most famous writer, is helping the next generation of Maine writers bring their book to life.

8 Pioneering Facts About Little House on the Prairie Author Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books are her biggest claim to fame—her relation to Franklin D. Roosevelt isn’t quite as well-known.

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'Tonsil Is Soft, Fossil Is Not': 9 Palindrome Winners from This Year’s SymmyS Awards

Sure, you might know a few palindrome words on your own. But what about palindromic Petrarchan sonnets or recipes for ragù?

Edith Wharton in Newport, Rhode Island circa 1907.

10 Fascinating Facts About Edith Wharton

In 1921, Edith Wharton became the first woman ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel 'The Age of Innocence.'

How to Read a Book, According to Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf’s books didn’t follow writing conventions, and her rules for reading are just as flexible.

Abraham Lincoln once penned a true crime tale.

When Abraham Lincoln Tried His Hand at Being a True Crime Writer

In another era, Abraham Lincoln could have made for a great 'Dateline NBC' producer. The future president once penned a true crime tale based on a murder case he worked on as a lawyer.

Patricia Highsmith poses at home in Locarno, Switzerland in 1987.

9 Facts About Patricia Highsmith

Celebrated author Patricia Highsmith, who was known for her psychological thrillers, believed that life "didn’t make sense without crime in it."

Miranda is an important character in Shakespeare's The Tempest, but she's not the titular role.

Titular vs. Eponymous: What’s the Difference?

The definition of ‘eponymous’ has changed over time, and ‘titular’ has more than one. Here’s how to use each word correctly.

There’s something for everyone, from crime thrillers to cookbooks.

The 40 Best-Selling Books of 2020, According to The New York Times Best Seller List

Some popular books—especially ones written by Barack and Michelle Obama—practically lived on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2020.

Octavia E. Butler autographs a copy of Fledgling at a book signing.

7 Surprising Facts About Octavia Butler

Born in Pasadena, California, on June 22, 1947, science fiction author Octavia E. Butler was one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century.

Shirley Jackson has more stories to tell.

A Lost Shirley Jackson Story, 'Adventure on a Bad Night,' Is Being Published for the First Time

Shirley Jackson finished writing the story around 1944. It's been residing in a box at the Library of Congress since 1965.

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