Being able to scare people certainly has its rewards. In a little more than twenty years, Stephen King has gone from struggling high school English teacher to probably the richest writer in world history. Along the way, he’s made horror fiction a legitimate genre again and supported countless other writers–all while [...]

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What a long, strange trip it’s been. In the course of fourteen years, Tom Clancy has gone from struggling Maryland insurance broker to one of the most famous authors around — and in the process, he’s practically invented the genre of the military techno-thriller.

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Hey, we can’t read Dostoyevsky all the time now, can we? Especially not in airports or subways. That’s where cheesy romance novels come in. Nobody who reads the things takes them seriously — but nobody can deny their value as a cheap and convenient means of escape, either. Here’s how to [...]

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What the Dickens?! Seems summer only just started, but now you realize you have just a few weeks to tackle Great Expectations and the rest of your required reading list. Before you know it, school will be back in session, complete with picky pop quizzes on “What kind of clock does [...]

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Poetry isn’t just sweet sonnets and other lines about love and nature — it’s actually a potent way to convey the whole range of human experience. The Web is a wonderful place to go when you want to wax poetic. Especially when it’s National Poetry Month!

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Die-hard mystery lovers can rival even sci-fi and fantasy fans in their devotion to particular authors and the unique worlds, characters and storylines they create. Never fear, fans: The Web has a vast amount of places to find facts about your favorite authors and series. Here’s a quick guide to the [...]

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