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THE annual commemoration to mark the birthday of one of Musselburgh’s most famous sons, the celebrated doctor and author David Macbeth Moir, took… ....
In 'The Curious Viewer,' we take a deep dive into some of the best and most binge-worthy shows of the past 20 years. Who knows? You might discover your next time-sucking addiction here. ....
Artrise/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ahead of Mother’s Day, read up on the women who provided support, inspiration, words of wisdom and sometimes tough love to some of your favorite novelists, as seen in Mental Floss’s new book, The Curious Reader: A Literary Miscellany of Novels & Novelists, out May 25. 1. Octavia Butler Author Octavia Butler was raised primarily by her grandmother and widowed mother (also named Octavia), who worked as a maid. When Butler was in preschool, the elder Octavia brought her along to work, and her experiences were one of the inspirations for Kindred. “I didn t like seeing her go through back doors,” the author said in an interview with ....
Indelible Editions For some readers, a book ends once they’ve reached the last page. For others, that last page kickstarts a deep dive down the delightful rabbit hole of book-related fun facts available to anyone with internet access and a lot of free time. In fact, the stories behind famous books are so fascinating that they practically deserve a book of their own. So Mental Floss decided to make one. We’re excited to introduce The Curious Reader: A Literary Miscellany of Novels & Novelists, edited by Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy and the rest of the Mental Floss team. It’s an illustrated and quirky compendium of all the things you didn’t know about all the books and authors you probably do know. Little-known details about an author and their work can help provide context for a certain novel, and they can also help you become the most interesting guest at any dinner party. ....