Literature has given us countless tales of intrigue, but some of the most captivating mysteries aren’t found within the pages ...

But Harvard is also home to a lesser-known literary artifact, stashed away in the school’s repository for rare books and ...

Well, either way, his catchphrase (“I live in a van down by the river!”) is sure to ring through your head when you see his ...

In class, students can get caught up in grades and deadlines,” Linville said. “Here it’s just about experimenting and trying ...

Curator Earle Havens shares highlights from Johns Hopkins' collection of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts—and his team's ...

Arabic literature is still partly shaped by a story written in Europe more than a century ago. It begins in the eighth century, when Baghdad under the Abbasid caliphs became a centre of science, ...

The forthcoming release of Alexis Tsipras' book, "Ithaca," is being closely monitored, as it coincides with a pivotal shift ...

A crisp fall wind in the air means it’s almost time for the National Book Awards, and this year's finalist list is here. Twenty-five finalists, announced Oct. 7, will vie for the prize in fiction, ...

Banned Books Week, held from October 5-11, highlights censorship and celebrates the freedom to read. Despite an increase in book challenges, a 2022 poll found that 71% of Americans surveyed oppose ...

PEN America's report found 6,870 instances of book bans in 2024 and 2025. Books bans in public schools have become a "new normal" in the U.S., escalating since 2021, according to one advocacy group.

A new report from PEN America tracks restrictions on school books across 45 states. By Elizabeth A. Harris Restrictions on books in public schools have become “rampant and common,” according to a new ...