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Merry and Bright: How Charles Dickens Created Jolly Holiday Traditions
A Christmas Carol is the quintessential Christmas story. It is both timeless and nostalgic -- and groundbreaking in its day.
In writing A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens established the character of the modern Christmas season -- with some help from Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and the Industrial Revolution.
11 Bloodcurdling Books For A Haunted Halloween Reading List
Spooky season is one of the best times of year to light a candle, curl up with a cup of tea, and read a good book. But what to read?
We did some research into our favorite authors. We think this list will satisfy any lover of classic literature. Whether you’re in search of a macabre Victorian novel or a unique historical fantasy -- this list has something for you.
Book Nerds Will Love These Beautiful American Libraries
Forget Apples. Try These 9 Unique Teacher Gift Ideas!
I recently heard the holiday season described as “having a part-time job from late November until New Year.”
We can all relate. There’s cooking. And decorating. And shopping for gifts. So much shopping.
To make your life a little easier, we did the research for you! Here is our handy dandy Teacher Gift Guide -- with a bit of literary flair.
Plunge Into Summer With An Awesome Literary Road Trip
Itching to hit the road this summer? Struggling to come up with a road trip idea that’s a bit more bookish than typical roadside attraction fare?
Why not take a literary road trip?