Best Literary History Book Recommendations

Throughout her career, the author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter showed a deep empathy for, and understanding of, the outsider.

“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. 

“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.

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.

“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. 

It all had to start somewhere.

The Candide author was known to drink copious amounts of coffee.

Which routine would you want to follow?

Some stories never end.

Just because you're checked out of the office doesn't mean you're checked out of great reading.