15 of the Most Infamous Deleted Chapters in History
Revision is a vital aspect of creation; all authors delete, re-write, and occasionally burn entire manuscripts with tears streaming down…
Mark Twain
5 Characters From Children’s Literature Who Could Have Used Fidget Spinners
If you’re a parent of an elementary school-aged child, you’re probably familiar with fidget spinners. This toy is the latest…
5 of the Least Supervised Children in Literature
There’s nothing like parental supervision to quash potential adventure. That’s why there’s a rich tradition of unsupervised children in literature.…
Summer Road Trip! 5 More Books Set in Connecticut, Louisiana, Missouri, Massachusetts, and Kansas
The first to-do on my daughters’ get-ready-for-the-trip list is to decide what (and how many!) books to take. There are…
14 of the Most Romantic Lines in Literature
I’ve always been a sucker for a good quote. To the horror of my friends who like to keep their…
April Fools! 10 of Fiction’s Finest Tricksters
As you read these words, eye blackened from a trick kaleidoscope, you might be tempted to think, “Boy, do I…
Sherlock + Watson, and 7 More Literary Bromances
Season Three of Sherlock was unleashed upon the American public last night, and considering the fact that fans of the…
Classic Books Re-Dramatized as Lifetime Original Movies
Dear Lifetime Movie Network, We’ve got ideas! They involve: drama, murder, adultery (LOTS of adultery—everyone’s cheating on everyone), fancy parties,…
Little-Known Spinoffs of Classic Works
You may have already read a few follow-ups to famous novels, some of which became even more well-known than the…
The 7 Deadly Sins Reading List: Greed
Channeling our lesser natures, we recently launched a series that promises to be wicked good fun: The 7 Deadly Sins…
The Heroes & Heroines of Kid Lit: Where are They Now?
What’d Matilda end up doing with her telekinetic powers and superior intellect? Hands-free brain surgery? Did the Hardy Boys retire to…
5 Books That Predicted The Internet
Someday I’ll be able to tell my daughter that I grew up in a time before the internet, and she’ll…
7 Time Travel Books that Aren’t Science Fiction
Fall is upon us, and with it crisp air, the scent of pumpkin, and the lingering anxiety of all the…
Our Favorite Fictional Gold Diggers
Though I’ve heard it said that money can’t buy you happiness, this summer’s movie lineup has brought out the dollars…