Gift Guide: What to Buy the Highbrow Literature Lover Who’s Read Everything

By Jason Diamond on Dec 11, 2013 - Flavorwire

So you have a literature-loving friend who has read it all. Classics? Try reading them in Greek. Shakespeare? Try acting those plays. Dead Russians? This friend has insights into Anna Karenina that you’ve never considered, and frankly, they sound a little like bullshit. … Read More

20 Famous Authors as Dolls

By Emily Temple on Dec 11, 2013 

How best to prove your adoration of a particular writer? Make a doll in their likeness, of course. Or if you’re a little less than crafty, buy one. Or, you know, just look at them on the Internet. This last bit you can accomplish right now. 
Yes, your favorite authors have been immortalized as everything from action figures to wooden works of art to paper dolls to LEGO figurines, and you’ll find 20 of them after the jump. As an added bonus, many of them are buyable, so if you’re still looking to fill your favorite bookish friend’s holiday stocking, look no further. But be prepared for them to think you’re slightly creepy. … Read More