Stephen King is Using His Property to Open a Writer's Retreat
The house next to King's home in Bangor, Maine will soon be able to accommodate up to 5 resident writers who may need a peaceful place for their work.
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25 Years After Woman Gave Favorite Childhood Book to Charity, She is Reunited With It in a Museum
Zoe Andrew somehow knew that the museum's copy of The Secret Garden was the same one that she owned as a child—and she turned out to be right.
UK University Installs Free 'Vending Machines' to Dispense Tiny Short Stories Printed on Eco-Friendly Paper
Rather than passing time by scrolling through their phones, university students can now read minute-long short stories in their free time.
Teen Sends Fan Letter to Her Favorite Author; 3 Years Later, They Have Finished Co-Writing Her Debut Novel
Taryn Everdeen was only 15 years old when she wrote a fan letter to her favorite author in America—and now, the two have just finished co-writing a novel.
No More Library Fines For Young Readers in LA County
If a child already has an existing debt on their account, they can pay it off by reading for $5 per hour.
World's Coolest Library Opens in China and It's Breathtaking
"The Eye of Benhai", a massive new library containing over 1.2 million books, has become a tourist hotspot for literary lovers all over the world.
On Roald Dahl's 100th Birthday, Learn How His Genius Made Him a Medical Pioneer
Beloved author of Fantastic Mr. Fox and James and the Giant Peach made him a medical genius.
Doctor Who Discovered Natural Way to Treat Vertigo for Free Writes Book On How Sufferers Can Thrive
In addition to discovering a groundbreaking way of treating common vertigo in 2013, Dr. Carol Foster now has a how-to guide on dealing with the condition.
Two Sisters Have Been Reading Bedtime Stories for Children on Facebook Live Every Night
Zaria and Hailey Willard have been using social media to share their love of books with other children who may not be as fortunate.
Two Years After Woman Changes Homeless Man's Life, They're Using Their Friendship to Help Someone Else
It has been two years since this woman changed the life of a local homeless man – and they are now using their lasting friendship to help someone else.
Inspired By High School Book, Scientists Create Rose-Shaped Water Purifier That Only Costs 2 Cents to Make
Scientists have created a cheap, portable water purifier that is modeled after the shape of a rose thanks to some poetic inspiration from Alexandre Dumas.
Culturally Wealthy: More Americans Visited Their Library in 2019 Than the Movies-By Far
A heartening survey of American activities in 2019 shows that adults visited libraries more than any other cultural institution.
100-Year-old Bookshop Flooded With Orders After Heartbreaking 'Tumbleweed Day' Tweet
After this English bookshop experienced a "tumbleweed day" with zero sales, their online plea for help spurred an outpouring of support.
Young People Are Befriending Lonely Seniors Across the UK by Volunteering as Storytellers
Hundreds of young people have been "restoring vision" to UK seniors with dementia and visual problems through this intergenerational reading program.
This New LED Lamp Has Helped 90% of Its Dyslexic Users to Read 'Effortlessly'
More than 90% of the dyslexic people who tested the device said they could "easily read any text illuminated by the lamp".
After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
Rescue Dog Inspires Wheel of Fortune Winner to 'PAWS and THINK' - And Use the Prize Money to Give Back
Miranda Mittleman won $20,000 on Wheel of Fortune and her rescue dog Weaver inspired her to PAWS and Think-and use the winnings to give back.
As 650 Volunteers Form Human Chain to Help Library Move Its Books, GoPro Captures People's Delight
With hundreds of volunteers standing shoulder-to-shoulder between the two buildings, the entire process took about 45 minutes.
Man Returns From Safari And Finds New Purpose By Sending Thousands of Books to Rural Kenyan Schools
Since starting his labor of love in 2018, South Carolina's Roy Austin has managed to send dozens of book shipments to rural African schools.
Alex Trebek Turns 80, Releases New Memoir From Lockdown: 'The Answer Is…'
It's Alex Trebek's 80th birthday, and he just released a new memoir during lockdown: 'The Answer Is… Reflections on My Life.'
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