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Strengthening Your (Romantic) Relationships with Bedtime Stories

Reading out loud at bedtime: it's not just for kids.

These Fairy Tales Are Not For Children

Love fairy tales? Love erotica? Then we've got a book list for you!

Why Putting Guns in Fairy Tales Defeats the Purpose of Fairy Tales

The NRA has released retellings of fairy tales, with guns added. Here's why that's a bad idea.

11 Things to Do on Hans Christian Andersen’s Birthday

11 fun ways to celebrate Hans Christian Andersen's 211th birthday.

Favorite Girl Scout Cookies of Fairy Tale Children

The Girl Scout Cookies classic fairy tale characters would love.

Fresh Takes on Classic Fairy Tales for Modern Kids

Fairy tales that have been updated for modern kids with strong characters, messages of confidence and compassion, and a sense of wonder.

February 2016 Book of the Month: THROUGH THE WOODS

We present our book of the month for February 2016: Through the Woods by Emily Carroll.

The Book I Should’ve Read Before I Went To Ireland

A Rioter recalls a trip to Killarney, Ireland, that might have been better with a book.

Guillermo del Toro’s Favourite Books

The cult film director has some spooky suggestions for your TBR

3 On A YA Theme: Realistic Fairy Tale Retellings

YA retellings of fairy tales in a realistic setting!