Topic: The Canterbury Tales

Comic book covers for Chaucer, Marx, and Dickens? Why not?

Penguin Books has been commissioning "comics-inspired" covers for classics.

No reason to fear Friday the 13th.

Friggatriskaidekaphobia, or fear of Friday the 13th, is not warranted, studies show. But researchers note some effects – such as lower economic productivity and stock market losses – as a result of superstition-induced changes in people's behavior.

Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India

Dalrymple follows nine Indian devotees as they cling to what’s left of their spiritual traditions.

April Fools' Day history? Be wary of those who say they know.

April Fools' Day history is murky, and nobody knows its origins. So beware any Boston University professors who claim it originated in the court of Constantine.

What's the best use of the public library?

Restore the noble purpose of libraries

Focusing so much on their technology actually dumbs them down.

Shy school librarian finds success as author

Laura Schlitz lives out her own real-life fable – her children's book is 'discovered,' wins a prestigious award, and fame comes knocking.