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Café where J.K. Rowling wrote 'Harry Potter' series to reopen nearly 3 years after devastating fire

December 28, 2023

Café where J.K. Rowling wrote 'Harry Potter' series to reopen nearly 3 years after devastating fire

A café in Scotland where J.K. Rowling wrote some of her "Harry Potter" book series is set to reopen in 2024 after sitting stale for three years due to a fire that burned through it.

Clerk in Murdaugh murder trial accused of plagiarism by co-author, sales of book halted

December 27, 2023

Clerk in Murdaugh murder trial accused of plagiarism by co-author, sales of book halted

Sales have halted on the Alex Murdaugh murder trial book due to plagiarism allegations aimed at co-author Becky Hill from her other co-author Neil Gordon.

Viral post explains the 'real' story behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

December 23, 2023

Viral post explains the 'real' story behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The backstory of the holiday classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Robert May, has gone viral after a social media user revealed its heartbreaking inspiration.

Navy SEAL wives battle woke public library in war on Christmas: 'Fight for our kids, our religious liberty'

December 22, 2023

Navy SEAL wives battle woke public library in war on Christmas: 'Fight for our kids, our religious liberty'

Parents in Coronado, California, including the wives of Navy SEALs, are fighting the war on Christmas after the local library refused their attempts to host family-friendly story hours.

Joaquin Phoenix's 'Napoleon' film an 'absolute catastrophe,' says former French president's son

December 21, 2023

Joaquin Phoenix's 'Napoleon' film an 'absolute catastrophe,' says former French president's son

Louis Sarkozy, son of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has written a book, “Napoleon’s Library," about the French emperor's love for the written word.

Book checked out in 1934 finally returned to Massachusetts library, accrued over $600 in fines

December 20, 2023

Book checked out in 1934 finally returned to Massachusetts library, accrued over $600 in fines

A library book that was checked out for two weeks from a Massachusetts public library was finally returned 90 years later after someone found it in Washington, D.C.

Fear of scrutiny prompts book publishers to decline international award

December 19, 2023

Fear of scrutiny prompts book publishers to decline international award

The Association of American Publishers was unable to find a recipient for its annual International Freedom to Publish Award after multiple publishers declined it.

New book warns of the ‘price we pay’ when we ‘lose the truth’

December 19, 2023

New book warns of the ‘price we pay’ when we ‘lose the truth’

‘The Little Liar; author Mitch Albom shares the message behind his new book on ‘Fox & Friends.’

On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'

December 19, 2023

On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens published perhaps his most famous story, "A Christmas Carol," on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843. It's one of the most familiar holiday tales in the world.

A look at the 3 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' films created since the 1964 book by Roald Dahl

December 18, 2023

A look at the 3 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' films created since the 1964 book by Roald Dahl

Since Ronald Dahl's popular children's book came out in 1964, there have been three different live-action remakes. The newest, "Wonka," came out in 2023.