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Moriarty Was an Afterthought

"Perhaps this is why so many adaptations insist on giving Moriarty the spotlight: to fill in the gaps left by Doyle’s ennui."

Comfort Reads for the Christmas Holidays

There's nothing quite like spending those days off getting cozy and enjoying some comfort reads--the old favorites you return to every year.

Old Timey Author Audio Recordings

Want to hear Tolkien recite elvish, Conan Doyle talk about Sherlock, or Langston Hughes read poetry to jazz music? Read. On.

I Spent a Month Reading Sherlock Holmes Retellings

Six books that reimagine Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic characters Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, and James Moriarty.

A Female Sleuth Reading List in Response to Sherlock’s Season 4

Frustrated with the sexism in new season of Sherlock? Read these awesome mysteries with female sleuths to feel better.

Fancasting Lucy Liu in Literary Classics

In the wake of Elementary's 100th episode, here are five literary classics that Lucy Liu deserves a starring role in.

Reading Pathways: Sherlock Holmes

Where to start with the work of Arthur Conan Doyle

Stopping By Baker Street: The Sherlock Holmes Exhibition

A peek at the Pacific Science Center's Sherlock Holmes Exhibition

Riot Recommendation: What’s Your Favorite Sherlock Retelling?

Come tell us your favorite Sherlock Holmes retelling or adaptation!

Songs by Iron Maiden Inspired by Literature

A run-down of songs by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden inspired by literature.