The Book Files

Every book tells a story, right? Well, sometimes there's a story behind the book -- a fascinating nugget of information that adds to the work's appeal and makes for an interesting tale in itself. Join us for The Book Files, an original web series that uncovers the extraordinary back stories of books old and new, famous and obscure.
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This Week's Episode

  • A Void
  • This novel never used the letter "E" -- in the original French, or the later English translation.
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George Orwell's

Animal FarmThis classic was rejected by a civil servant later charged as a Soviet spy.
 

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Ken Follett's

World Without EndUpon being featured in Ken Follett's bestselling novel, a small town in Spain honored the author with a unique thank-you gift.
 
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