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You've probably read the stories of long-lost library books, and even perhaps cringed if you've been guilty of failing to return books yourself. But, the latest case involves...

Jacob's New Dress, by Ian and Sarah Hoffman, is suddenly at the very center of a whirlwind of controversy and debate, as the very latest banned book. It was...

J.K. Rowling is no stranger to controversy, and she's not afraid to jump in, ready and swinging... She has also made it no secret how she feels about...

Much debate and controversy has quickly erupted over the obvious dislike and consternation of J.K. Rowling toward the newly elected Donald Trump. She doesn't pull punches, makes no...

Like so many famous writers, Leo Tolstoy used the real-life experience in his infamous novel, Anna Karenina. Tolstoy arrived at the train station, only to find tragedy. A...

J.K. Rowling makes international news every time she lambasts Donald Trump with another one of her eloquent, spot-on quips. Of course, nearly anything Rowling says, does or thinks...

The detention of a British woman, Faizah Shaheen, on her way back from her honeymoon in Turkey speaks greater volumes than (perhaps) anything else ever could have. A crew...

Michael Crichton is famous for his bestselling novels about Jurassic Park, as well as Congo and Timeline. His novels are not only popular for readers; they've also been...

To some readers--both past and present--The Catcher in the Rye is a mishmash of unacceptable and irrelevant moments from a young kid who doesn't know any better. He's...

Yes, Ulysses is one of the greatest works from the 20th century, and one of the greatest Irish master writers wrote it. The text is dense and is...