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If you like facts about books or facts about authors (or, dare we say, facts about books and authors) we think you'll like this video. We also think you'll enjoy our new book about books. You can find it here: https://insighteditions.com/pages/mentalflosslandingpage
The Curious Reader is a book from the team at Mental Floss about books and authors, from Achebe to Zami. It includes fun facts about author's past lives and writing processes, interesting trivia about literature, and Mental Floss's cheeky point of view.
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The Curious Reader is a book from the team at Mental Floss about books and authors, from Achebe to Zami. It includes fun facts about author's past lives and writing processes, interesting trivia about literature, and Mental Floss's cheeky point of view.
In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1
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About Mental Floss:
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11 Curious Facts About Books & Authors | Mental Floss
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