15 Surprising Facts About Your Favorite Superheroes
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...some pretty cool facts about the fictional crime fighters who have been entertaining audiences...
12 of The Most Expensive Books in the World
Read this the next time you're tempted to complain about the price of hardcovers at Barnes & Noble.
The Little-Known Airport Bookstore Perk That’ll Save You Money
Want to pick up that new bestseller at the airport bookstore but don't want to blow your budget? This money-saving...
9 Scientific Explanations for Your Weird Reading Habits
We’re looking at you, page sniffers and back-to-front flippers! What type of reader are you?
10 Outrageous Tree Houses You’ll Want in Your Backyard
Have your head in the clouds? These fantastical structures are just the place to visit.
6 Extraordinary Animals Rarely Seen by Human Eyes
No ordinary night crawlers, these strange animals are seldom seen in the wild. Here's your chance to get up close.
11 Unforgettable Pieces of Life Advice (In Just 6 Words Each)
Let these quick hits of wisdom help you guide your life.
Common British Slang You Didn’t Realize You Knew
A new book offers a quintessential guide to classic, common British phrases—including their quirky history and definition.
Here Is the CORRECT Way to Pronounce Dr. Seuss (and 17 Other Popular Author Names)
Most people mispronounce Dr. Seuss (hint: it doesn't rhyme with moose). Learn the correct way to say his name, plus...
10 Best Gratitude Journals for Better Health and Happiness
A gratitude journal will help you get in touch with the good in your life and find your happiness each...
13 Things Librarians Won’t Tell You (But Every Reader Needs to Know)
Avoid late fees, get the most out of your library card, and find out what's really in those book drops.
People Are Building Little Free Libraries—and They’re Popping Up Everywhere
There are more than 60,000 of these miniature book exchanges, and counting!
You Have No Idea Just How Much Effort Goes Into a Restaurant Library
Hint: It can take more than a year.
Best College Ever Uses Harry Potter to Teach Philosophy
For this magical college class, grab your laptop—and an ice-cold butterbeer.
The Hidden Meaning of Professor Snape’s First Words to Harry Potter
Twenty years later and this series is still tormenting our feelings. (Beware of spoilers!)
The One Way Bestsellers Have Changed That You Probably Haven’t Noticed
The language in 
today’s most popular novels is far simpler than it was just a 
few decades ago. Should we...
9 Literary Landmarks Every Book Lover Has to Visit This Summer
Want to take a truly bookish tour of the U.S.? From the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst to the Edgar...
24 Books Every Mother and Daughter Should Read Together
These fiction and nonfiction reads showcase an eclectic cast of mothers and daughters from past and present. Share the list,...
Science Has Figured Out Why You Love the Smell of Old Books
No, you're not weird for sticking your nose straight in the pages.
22 Quotes from Young-Adult Books that Adults Would Be Wise to Live By
The best readers know to never leave young-adult books to the kids.
Can Reading Fiction Actually Make You a Better Person?
Calling all bookworms! This one's for you.
11 Ways the Most Productive People Handle Their Emails
Even though it’s meant as a tool for productivity, email end up as nothing more than a distraction. Productivity expert...
7 Ways That Your Kid Is a Brat—And How Calm Parents Deal With It
Even the most angelic of kids can sometimes be a brat. Here, from the book 'Your Kid's a Brat and...
21 Everyday Phrases You’d Never Believe Were Invented By Shakespeare
You don't have to walk around proclaiming "to be or not to be," to bring Shakespeare into everyday conversation. Here's...
9 Weird Ways Pencils Changed the World
Why pencils are yellow, who drank graphite-infused wine, Hemingway's pointy little secret to great writing, and more.
11 Early Reading Habits That Make Young Kids Love Books
How parents read to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can have a huge impact on how much they love reading and...
27 Classic Children’s Book Quotes Every Adult Needs To Hear
"All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."
Unusual Facts About Dr. Seuss to Celebrate His Birthday
Celebrate the great Dr. Seuss with these surprising numbers that tell the unusual tale of his remarkable life and influence.
This Is 40: Bizarre Factoids About the Number 40 You Never Knew
Science, religion, and literature all agree—you can always count on 40.
