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The Haunted Writing of Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson, is considered one of the most brilliant and influential authors of the twentieth century–widely acclaimed for her stories…
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Little Known Facts About Anne of Green Gables and Author Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables was published in 1908 subsequently launching the literary career of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Today, Montgomery’s work…
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The Power of Bookstagrammers
In an unassuming sub-section of Instagram you will find people who are devoted to both reading and critiquing new releases.…
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Will The Major Book Merger Happen?
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster over the proposed merger…
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Darwin’s Priceless Notebooks Returned
Did you hear how two priceless notebooks belonging to Charles Darwin that were missing for over 20 years were returned…
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Emily Dickinson: One of the Most Influential Poets of All Time
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, on December 10, 1830, to Edward and Emily (Norcross) Dickinson. Little-known during…
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Why Did George Eliot Adopt a Male Pseudonym?
It’s been over 200 years since George Eliot’s birth and there are some interesting things you may or may not…
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British Girl Becomes World’s Youngest Author
A young British girl, Bella-Jay Dark, is believed to be the world’s youngest author after having her book published. It…
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Forget the Gym–Head to the Library
Like eating your veggies and flossing your teeth, reading is good for you. Research suggests that reading keeps your brain…
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Charlotte Bronte’s Miniature Manuscript Sells For $1.25m
When novelist Charlotte Bronte was 13-years-old she made and wrote a mini manuscript, which will soon be returned to her…
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