Annika Barranti Klein

Annika Barranti Klein likes books, obviously.   Twitter: @noirbettie

The Bookish Life of Vincent Price

Get to know the literary life of Vincent Price, from acting to art collecting to cooking and more.

The Nice One: The Bookish Life of Betty White

Did you know that before Betty White was an actress, she was a writer? Find out more about the bookish life of this beloved pop culture icon!

Who Was George Villiers, and Why is He in So Many Books?

Who was George Villiers? Here’s the short answer: George Villiers was an extremely messy bisexual in 17th century England.

The Great Unrequited Literary Crushes of the 1800s

Let me tell you about the wild, romantic, and tragic intersecting love lives of Andersen, Hawthorne, Melville, and Dickens.

Why Do So Many Authors Have Pet Monkeys?

Authors have long been known for their pets. But why have so many authors, including Virginia Woolf, historically had pet monkeys?

I Left Your Favorite Book Off That List On Purpose

So I wrote a list of books and left off your favorite. Well, I hate to tell you, but I absolutely did on purpose, and here's why.

Emily Dickinson in Pop Culture

From kids' shows to hard rock bands, Emily Dickinson has influenced many different facets of pop culture. And it's just getting started.

More Questions Than Answers Arise As Manuscript Thief Caught

The thief who'd been seeking -- and successfully acquiring -- pre-published manuscripts of big books and debuts has been arrested.

The Bookish Life of Catherine O’Hara

Catherine O'Hara. You adore her. My best friend adores her. My mother adores her, my children adore her. The bookish life adores her.

The Best Audio Adaptations of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Get in the holiday spirit with the best of the best radio dramas, audiobooks, and other adaptations of A Christmas Carol.