Huxley taught Orwell French, then wrote him a letter saying he was wrong. On Big Brother the game show, soma, your phone, and why the French army hires novelists.
Huxley taught Orwell French, then wrote him a letter saying he was wrong. On Big Brother the game show, soma, your phone, and why the French army hires novelists.
Nine bookshops built to beat the internet: El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Livraria Lello, Boekhandel Dominicanen, Tianjin Zhongshuge and more architectural wonders.
From Laufey to Dua Lipa, eight living stars who champion the humble library card, and why the world’s slowest membership is having its loudest moment.
Tsundoku’s real 1879 origin, the science of why unread books still shape a mind, and why a home library means you never run out of wonder.
Happy 136th Birthday, Agatha Christie! Discover some fascinating facts about the Queen of Crime and the intriguing life that inspired her legendary career.
Curious about the places that inspired Agatha Christie? These are the grand hotels, cozy cafés and famous streets that are linked to her work.
The surprising history behind Peter Piper, the MIT and UCSF science of why tongue twisters break your mouth, and nineteen more to test yourself against.
Meet 91-year-old Eiko Kadono, author of Kiki’s Delivery Service, and discover her story on slow living, world citizenship, and finding your magic.
Discover nine books that take you inside Kyoto’s alleys, kitchens and temples, and travel to Japan’s old capital without leaving your chair.
Discover why silent reading with strangers feels surprisingly intimate and explore what makes these gatherings so meaningful.
