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Oddball Relationships in Literature

[It by Stephen King and Games of Thrones by Goerge R. R. Martin]

Friendships come in all shapes and sizes. This is especially true in the literature world, where the most unlikely relationships can bloom. Stephen King and George R. R. Martin are a good case in point (see here).

Posted by Sandra Woolf

Female Mystery Authors Who Lived Interesting Lives Themselves

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“It was murder!” she wrote. The famous mystery writers on this list have two things in common: they were all successful women writers and they each led very intriguing lives.

Posted by Sandra Woolf

How to be a Pro at Book Signings

[source: Calum MacAulay on Unsplash]

Meeting authors can be both thrilling and terrifying, especially at a book signing. We get it, you want to look cool and collected in front of your favorite author. We've got some handy tips on becoming a book signing professional.

Posted by Sandra Woolf

Caught Red Handed: Books Stolen in Literature

[source: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak]

Books can be a real temptation. The thrill to own them and possess them even drives a few bibliophiles to steal them! Here are a few book lovers who couldn’t resist the temptation of a good book.

Posted by Sandra Woolf

Fiction’s Goodest Boys

[source: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel Studios]

In honor of Chris Evan’s birthday, and his iconic role as Captain America, we here at Quirk Books are celebrating some of the goodest boys in fiction.

Posted by Sandra Woolf

Unusual Middle Names in Literature and Pop Culture

[source: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, New Line Cinema]

Middle names are like a secret. Sometimes, they can even be embarrassing for the owner. On this list we reveal the hidden middle names of certain fictional characters in pop culture.

Posted by Sandra Woolf