Somebody returned a copy of 'Beowulf' to a library 54 years after it was checked out. It would have accrued $1,000 in fines.

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A stock photo shows open books in a library.

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How a violent 1800s uprising against machines could foreshadow our future with AI

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AI's impact on the workforce may be not unlike the Industrial Revolution.

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4 investing lessons I got from a $19 book that are helping me save more than ever

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The 11th-generation Kindle stands out with its simple, easy-to-use design.

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Scholastic says state book bans are causing an 'impossible dilemma' for its iconic book fairs

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A Scholastic Book Fair banner outside a Catholic school in Queens, New York.

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Stephen King won't forbid AI from training on his writing, and he's not afraid of AI ... yet

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Stephen King is a bestselling horror and suspense author.

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'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' were both inspired by books. Here are 16 titles to read if you want more after the double feature

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Both "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" share an influence in literature.

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I finally landed a 6-figure book deal after 20 years of trying to become an author. Here's how I did it.

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Obama slams 'profoundly misguided' effort to ban books in message to America's librarians

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DeSantis calls Florida a 'citadel of freedom' in Iowa speech celebrating the state's book and pronoun bans

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to Iowa voters.

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