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"There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for." – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers

The Bard’s vocabulary knew no bounds.

Read stories about Wall Street, General Electric and more.

An excerpt from the memoir of a woman who bought her own freedom and became a dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln.

The famous essayist wrote about more than just baseball.

Ms. Walker answers readers' questions about her most famous work.

Read an excerpt from Kirk Douglas's 2012 memoir.

They've bewitched us, body and soul.

Check out Anne Hathaway and Willem Dafoe in the explosive trailer.

Short insights with big impacts.

Online book clubs allow for great discussion without your leaving home. Here's how to create your own.

The Great Santini stands as a classic account of families shaped by the rigid patriarchy around them.

Sometimes, the movie can be as good as the book.

Plus, download a free copy of "The Yellow Wallpaper."

The Peter Pan author based his characters in real life.

The man and his works that sparked controversy and inspiration.

"Don't try to make me grow up before my time..."

Understand the story like never before with an excerpt from Margaret Landon’s novel.

A woman with a love for the written word, and a dedication to the truth.