Best Literary History Book Recommendations

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.

“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.