One of things NewsFeed loves most about Tumblr is its knack at bringing individual things we love together. This week’s Tumblr is no exception. The Books They Gave Me features little stories and vignettes from contributors who …
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A Nobel Prize for Bob Dylan? Some Would Bet On It
Bob Dylan as a Nobel Prize winner likely isn’t a common conversation in mainstream America.
Scientists Back Up Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein Moon’ Claim
Even back in the 19th century, people wanted to know how authors got their ideas. Except, back then, not everyone believed the answers.
At Last, Monkeys Are Recreating Shakespeare
A programmer has finally found a way to answer the age-old question: would an infinite number of monkeys pounding on an infinite number of typewriters be able to produce Shakespeare’s works? The answer: yes, as long as they’re …
Should Parents Fear ‘Bumble-Ardy’, Maurice Sendak’s New Book?
A new children’s book, written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the author of Where the Wild Things Are, is about an occasionally demented-looking (but fun-loving!) pig’s blowout birthday bash. It seems to have a few parents grumbling.
Google Doodle Honors Writer Jorge Luis Borges and His ‘Forking Paths’
Say you’re one of history’s very best speculative fiction writers. You could do worse than to snag a Google Doodle for your 112th posthumous birthday.
Reading While Eating for August 15: Power Trip
Monday’s links talk powerful animals, powerful people and even powerful movie scenes.
School District Bans Sherlock Holmes Novel for Anti-Mormon Themes
A Virginia school district has banned a book on the legendary sleuther for how it portrays the Mormon faith.
Rare Jane Austen Manuscript Auctions for $1.6 Million
Another Jane Austen manuscript is on the loose. Does that mean we’ll see more of her delightful spelling mistakes?
Was Shakespeare a Stoner? His Grave Could Hold the Answer
Almost 400 years after his death, a literary legend may get drug tested.
‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ Series Gets Grown-Up Adaptation
This time, they’re no longer sharing pants.
One-Click Nostalgia: Web-Only ‘Sweet Valley’ Reboot Planned
High school may be over, but Sweet Valley is forever. (Or, at least a few decades long and counting.)