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9 Shocking Things You Didn’t Know About the Suffrage Movement
You know they battled for a woman’s right to vote, but did you know they also faced feeding tubes, macho critics, and police brutality?
Crimson Peak: The Love Child of Poe and Brontë
Guillermo del Toro's latest film is a sexy survey of Gothic literature.
Library Borrower Returns Books More Than 50 Years Late
Outdated textbooks return to Portland State University half a century after first being borrowed.
Literary Pilgrimage: Sleepy Hollow, New York
October is the perfect month to visit Washington Irving's favorite town—and the setting for his spine tingling short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
The Re-Read: Little House on the Prairie’s The Long Winter
A writer revisits a childhood favorite and finds it's not all butter churning and buggy rides.
All The Dead Literary Ladies (And Some Dudes, Too)
Jessa Crispin, in the midst of an existential crisis, follows the lives of exiled writers and artists.
Horrifying Children’s Books That Still Creep Us Out as Adults
It seems insane these books were ever intended for kids.
National Book Awards Short-List Finalists Announced
Which books are your favorites to win on November 18?
Gloria Steinem on Domestic Violence and Next Time, She’ll Be Dead
Ann Jones's revolutionary work offers powerful insight into domestic violence.
These Albert Einstein Books Are Easier to Read Than You Think
He's one of the most brilliant men in history—and one of the most fun to read. See why.
10 Most Terrifying Ghost Stories and Paranormal Novels
Re-living these scary ghost stories gave us the creeps. Just kidding, it was awesome.
Top 20 Prequels of All Time
We forged through books, TV, and movies to bring you a list of the best prequels out there.
Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: Feminist Icon
In "Miss Marple vs. The Mansplainers," Alice Bolin salutes Agatha Christie's feminist detective hero.
9 Essential Novels for the Modern Existentialist
Avoid your existential crisis by escaping in literature.
The Genius of Kate Atkinson
With Life After Life, the English writer takes the reincarnation story to new heights.
Literary Pilgrimage: Asheville, North Carolina
Head to the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains to tour an important town for four major American writers.
Beyond Sister Wives: 5 Reads That Explore Mormonism
Everyone's favorite plural family is back! Complement your poly-binge-watching with these Mormon-related reads.
National Book Awards Announce Long List Finalists
The National Book Awards announce their complete list of finalists for 2015. Which books will you read?
