To determine the list, we considered ubiquity, literary acclaim, and financial success. An author earned bonus points for setting their work in their home state. First, we scoured stories from coast ...

When we hear the names of writers, we usually think of their work first and not of the people who wrote them. But it doesn't change the fact that these authors existed and had full-blown lives that ...

As the New Year dawns, famous authors offer timeless wisdom for a fresh start. From Maya Angelou's blank page to Mark Twain's humorous take on resolutions, these quotes encourage embracing new ...

Genius rarely arrives quietly — and for some writers, it never shows up without a hint of madness. Many of the world’s greatest authors relied on habits that blurred the line between routine and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paramount Pictures One of the coolest Easter Eggs you can find in a movie based on a book ...