Before E-Readers, a 1930s Writer Reinvented the Book With “Readies”
Machines called “Readies” were writer Bob Brown’s answer to “talkies” in the 1930s.
2023-06-01 05:19
Where Did the Phrase 'Red Herring' Come From?
The figurative phrase is more than 200 years old, but the obscure etymology of a 'red herring' is a fishy story that is itself a red herring.
2023-06-01 04:16
Fact check: Ron DeSantis on Amanda Gorman poem being pulled from a Florida elementary school library
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that he "had nothing to do with" a poem recently being moved from an elementary school library to a middle school library.
2023-05-31 08:22
Have You Been Misled by ‘Misles’? The Linguistics Behind These Commonly Mispronounced Words
Learning how to pronounce ‘biopic’ is one thing. Understanding why it’s such a commonly mispronounced word is another.
2023-05-30 20:28
White House, advocates slam Florida school's 'censorship' of inauguration poem
By Sharon Bernstein and Steve Holland WASHINGTON The White House and advocates on Wednesday decried a Florida school's
2023-05-25 05:46
'A gift to my ancestors': Meet the Palestinian-American authors bringing their culture to the heart of children's books
Hannah Moushabeck remembers the warm feeling of snuggling beside her two sisters under a heavy blanket, giggles filling their bedroom as they waited for baba to tuck them in and share another bedtime story.
2023-05-22 04:58
8 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Joy Luck Club'
Amy Tan's 1989 book represented a breakthrough for Chinese American representation in popular culture.
2023-05-20 03:25
7 Fascinating Facts About Jhumpa Lahiri
Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, otherwise known as Jhumpa Lahiri, first came to prominence with her award-winning 1999 debut, the short story collection 'Interpreter of Maladies.' Here's what you need to know about 'The Namesake' author.
2023-05-16 20:28
Sorry, Swifties. That mystery book you've been preordering is actually by BTS
An unpublished, as-yet-untitled book by an unnamed author shot up the US bestseller lists this week, thanks to preorders from Taylor Swift fans who believed it to be her memoir.
2023-05-12 23:00
6 Little-Known Writers of Color Who Transformed Their Countries
Though their contributions were immense, many aren’t well-known outside of their nations’ borders.
2023-05-12 20:20
Taylor Swift speculation turns book into bestseller
Attaching Taylor Swift's name to almost anything can, apparently, make it a hit.
2023-05-12 01:19
Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
2023-05-09 01:29