While some readers read to escape, others do so to further stimulate their minds. And there is no shortage of writers who are great at creating mind-boggling stories that will leave readers with more questions than answers. Thriller author Dan Brown is someone who has succeeded in doing so. With...

As individuals, immigrants experience the world differently. They are often confused in choosing between a culture that is in their blood and one that surrounds them. Amy Tan is one writer who explores the experiences of Chinese Americans as well as their families. Born in the United States to i...

Victor Hugo is one of the most translated French writers of all time. Despite being published in the nineteenth century, his works are loved and revered by many to this day. The youngest of three children, Hugo was born in Besancon, France, witnessing vast political changes in the country. In h...