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Storied Children of Literature
Storied Children of Literature
By Ian Goldstein
September 11, 2014

Like Rich Kids of Instagram but, you know, actually interesting.

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Why Writers Should Read the Classics
Why Writers Should Read the Classics
By Saket Suryesh
August 14, 2014

Despite the seemingly formulaic success of modern bestsellers, one writer argues that the classics are where authors should look for inspiration.

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American Authors on Patriotism
American Authors on Patriotism
By Adam D'Arpino
July 03, 2014

Mark Twain, Barbara Ehrenreich, Christopher Hitchens and David Foster Wallace on what it means to love your country.

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WTF is QWERTY?
WTF is QWERTY?
By George Dobbs
July 02, 2014

A brief history explaining why your keyboard is so damn weird.

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A Summer (E)Reading List: 6 E-Books Worth Going Digital for
A Summer (E)Reading List: 6 E-Books Worth Going Digital for
By Adina Applebaum
June 16, 2014

Books that push so far beyond the written word, you’d be missing out if you didn’t read them digitally.

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Embracing Uncertainty: 13 Quotes to Ground Your Graduation Anxiety
Embracing Uncertainty: 13 Quotes to Ground Your Graduation Anxiety
By Freddie Moore
May 20, 2014

After being in school for basically your entire life, of course graduation is scary. Thankfully, there’s quote therapy for that.

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Spring Cleaning Your Emotions: 11 Insightful Author Quotes About Forgiveness
Spring Cleaning Your Emotions: 11 Insightful Author Quotes About Forgiveness
By Michelle King
April 10, 2014

Spring is finally here, so it’s time to clean out your emotional closet. Get a hand with these authors’ words about forgiving.

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Celebrate National Friendship Month with an Album of Fabulous Author Friendships
Celebrate National Friendship Month with an Album of Fabulous Author Friendships
By Freddie Moore
February 19, 2014

Melt your heart with these photos of famous author BFFs hanging out, and read some of their finest words on friendship.

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Mark Twain, the Sultan of Snark
Mark Twain, the Sultan of Snark
By Honor Vincent
July 04, 2013

In one of Twain’s earliest & lesser known works, we discover that he could probably slay as a Gawker columnist.

 

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