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'Dune' Popcorn Bucket Song Totally Wins Ayo Edebiri’s 'SNL' Episode

By Ryan Britt

Praise Shai-Hulud!

Dad Wisdom

20 Years Later, Oliver Jeffers Is Getting Very Real

By Ryan Britt

With Begin Again, the prolific children’s book author tackles the history of everything.

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Two Thumbs Up

25 Years Ago, One Episode Ended A Perfect Era Of TV

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Siskel and Ebert were bigger than the movies they reviewed.

Detail of original cover of Harriet the Spy
Old Friends

60 Years Ago, One Perfect Kids’ Book Solved The Mystery Of Growing Up

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Harriet the Spy is immortal for a reason.

One of these Roald Dahl characters could have been completely different, permanently changing the me...
Read Together

60 Years Ago, One Beloved Kids Book Almost Had A Totally Different Hero

By Matthew Kaplowitz

We'll never stop wondering what snozzberries taste like.

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Walk Without Rhythm

'Dune' Popcorn Bucket Song Totally Wins Ayo Edebiri’s 'SNL' Episode

By Ryan Britt

Praise Shai-Hulud!

Dad Wisdom

20 Years Later, Oliver Jeffers Is Getting Very Real

By Ryan Britt

With Begin Again, the prolific children’s book author tackles the history of everything.

Two Thumbs Up

25 Years Ago, One Episode Ended A Perfect Era Of TV

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Siskel and Ebert were bigger than the movies they reviewed.

Old Friends

60 Years Ago, One Perfect Kids’ Book Solved The Mystery Of Growing Up

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Harriet the Spy is immortal for a reason.

Read Together

60 Years Ago, One Beloved Kids Book Almost Had A Totally Different Hero

By Matthew Kaplowitz

We'll never stop wondering what snozzberries taste like.

Old Friends

40 Years Ago, One Kids Book Dared To Explain The Worst Things In the World

By Matthew Kaplowitz

In 1984 nobody was ready for The Better Butter Battle Book.

Old Friends

45 Years Ago, One Kids Book Series Taught A Generation How To Make Bad Decisions

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Choose Your Own Adventure for life.

Old Friends

75 Years Ago, One Kids' Book Pushed The Boundaries Of Children's Literature

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Picture books have never been the same since The Important Book, and that’s a good thing.

You Get Everything!

From 'Paddington' To Spirit Of Roald Dahl — How Paul King Makes Instant Classics

By Ian Spelling

Paul King, the director of both Paddington movies explains how the Wonka magic works.

Positively Shocking

James Bond’s Guide To Getting Fitter, Healthier, And Happier

By Ryan Britt

Let the king of good taste and optimization guide you to become your best self.