Police Help Blind Novelist Recover Pages Written Without Ink
Part of a novel lost when a blind woman's pen ran out without her knowing has been salvaged with the help of a local forensic police team.
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Flash Mobs Invade Parks with Books
The term flash mob generally denotes wildly spontaneous gatherings of people in public places to dance, sing or erupt into some sort of display of artistic behavior. Yet Canadian Dawn Livera came up with the idea of using the pop-culture phenomenon to encourage kids to read books.
Girl Brings Literacy to Her Impoverished Village By Opening Library of Her Own
The average poor Brazilian family can only afford to read 2 books a year – that's why Maria Clara supported her village by opening up a library of her own.
Literature Professor Bikes Straight to the Homeless, Offering a Weekly Street Library (WATCH)
A professor began a library on wheels to make sure people on society's fringes have access to literature and stimulating conversation—even chats about Chomsky.
The Typewriter Project: Collecting the Subconscious Cries of a City on a Website
A poetry project in NYC beams the keystrokes of a public typewriter onto a website, like a collective Twitter feed, capturing the emotions of a chaotic summer.
Kids in Hong Kong Write and Fund Book For Charity in Just 4 Days
These articulate tots spent their summer learning about business skills so they could write a book in four days flat, and give the sales to charity.
First New Harry Potter Book In 9 Years Is Amazon's Most Preordered Book
The script for the stage play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" comes out July 31st, but it's already topping print and digital bestseller lists.
Man Returns Library Book 35 Years Later With $200 Check And Author's Autograph
After stealing the book in 1982; having it professionally restored; and autographed by the author, this thief finally sent their favorite novel home.
Facebook is Celebrating Harry Potter's 20th Birthday in a Magical Way
No matter if you're a Slytherin or a Gryffindor – everyone can join in the fun for Harry Potter's 20th anniversary.
This Stump Has Been Turned into a Perfect Tribute to the Giving Tree
A California woman turned a stump on her sidewalk into a beautiful homage to the beloved Shel Silverstein book 'The Giving Tree'.
5-Year-old Becomes Youngest Contestant in National Spelling Bee
After triumphing over 50 much older kids in her regional spelling bee, 5-year-old Edith Fuller is on her way to the nationals.
Library of Congress Names Tot Who Read 1,000 Books Librarian for a Day
Daliyah Arana went to the Library of Congress on Thursday as one of the tiniest and cutest librarians ever.
Free Short Stories Offered at Train Station Vending Machines
Next time you're awaiting a train by scrolling through your Twitter feed, imagine if you could print out a free short story instead.
Library Hangs Helpful Poster For Subjects People Might Be Embarrassed to Ask About
The "Tough Topics" poster has been lauded as an ingenious solution for people who might be too uncomfortable to seek accurate information on harsh subjects.
How an Unassuming Warehouse is Giving Thousands of Books Away For Free: 'We Encourage Shoplifting'
For 17 years, "The Book Thing" has provided mental nourishment for thousands of residents in this American city.
How Philosophy Can Solve Your Midlife Crisis
Most people have trouble staring down their own midlife crises – but this MIT professor has found an easy way to do it.
These Hot Dudes Reading Books Need Help With Hurricane Relief - and We're Happy to Oblige
These stud muffins are not just handsome and literate - they are also using their good looks to help children affected by Hurricane Irma and Harvey.
12-Year-old Saves Friend's Leg Using First-Aid From 'Hunger Games' Book
When her friend suffered a massive leg injury, this Massachusetts teen's knowledge of the Suzanne Collins book series may have prevented further damage.
Trash Man Creates Free Library Out of 20,000 Books Found in Garbage
It all started when this garbage man found a copy of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina in the trash bin. Now he's built a library for the poorest people of his city.
The 10 Jazziest Quotes From Kerouac's "On The Road" - Published 60 Years Ago Today
What are YOUR favorite Kerouac quotes?
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