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Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with the story of a first edition version of The Hobbit that has its own interesting adventure. Similar to the ring of power in the LOTR trilogy, this book was stolen from, but then later returned to, its home at The University of North Texas. Luckily for all of us book lovers and fantasy fans, it wasn't dipped in a lava bath once it got back home.

In my opinion, books that are overtly sexual in nature don't have a place in elementary schools--or even perhaps in middle schools, for that matter. But here's part of the controversy: different people have different ideas about what 'overtly sexual' means.

Kids lose math and reading skills over the summer. Now more than ever, it's important to do all we can to prepare kids for academic success. Make it fun!

Someone On Reddit Recently Pointed Out The Tyler Barnes & Noble List Of "Banned Books" Were Inappropriate For Children.

Meet NFL Player & Henderson Native Trestan Ebner This Sunday At Yates Park

Maybe you'll find a surprising read about the history of the chupacabra that you never knew you needed. Here's how you can grab a free book this summer.

It's one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to expand your intellectual horizons. What to read? It could be almost anything. And don't forget audio books!

Need a mental break this Christmas? If it's been awhile since you've read a book, now is a great time. There's tons of free options available.

Self-compassion seems to be a necessary first step to having true compassion for others. I don't know why exactly--but it does.

To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple have been banned in some places, and this year add the Harry Potter series to the list. This is Banned Books Week, and Tyler is part of the push to keep those books available and accessible.

Reading these stories as an adult gives you a different perspective. It somehow closes a circle and becomes a more fully-realized experience.

Need a mental break? If it's been awhile since you've read a book, now is a great time. There's tons of free options available--for both adults and kids.