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The Anne of Green Gables author led a far less idyllic life than her famous characters.
Throughout her career, the author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter showed a deep empathy for, and understanding of, the outsider.
By Olivia Mason
“You can't blame a writer for what the characters say.” ―Truman Capote
Sometimes, more than a little is lost in translation.
The book club that threatened to spark a revolution.
Thought-provoking stories by renowned LGBTQ authors.
Ancient literature, contemporary lessons.
By Orrin Grey
“My love is selfish. I cannot breathe without you.” ―John Keats, to Fanny Brawne
“I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more, is none.” —Shakespeare
“A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom.” —Roald Dahl
Meet the men and women behind the curtain.
By Orrin Grey
His oft-forgotten foray into playwriting that failed to take root.
There’s more to discover outside of your favorite author’s six books.
“I was caught in a love triangle with one dead side.”―John Green, Looking for Alaska.
The debonair sleuth charms everyone who comes his way—including generations of mystery readers.
By Olivia Mason
“Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry.” –Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol, pre-ghosts.
The Candide author was known to drink copious amounts of coffee.
Which routine would you want to follow?