Bamboozled! It means to be hoodwinked, flimflammed, hornswoggled -- all fun & fancy words that mean to be tricked, deceived in underhanded ways. Why is this Fun & Fancy word more important than ever?... Read More

Access to diverse books is critical to a healthy democracy. So vote for the right to read and help keep our democracy functioning.... Read More

"My Country Right or Wrong" is just one example of a well-worn adage that doesn't mean what we think it means. What does it mean?... Read More

Annus Mirabilis isn't a magic spell. Though it does invoke something extraordinary. But what remarkable thing does it speak of? Find out here.... Read More

Nathaniel Hawthorne is renowned for deep symbolism and psychological insight. So, what's The Scarlet Letter really about? ... Read More

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness. A well-worn adage that doesn't actually mean what we think it means. What is its intended message? ... Read More

A pyrophile loves a good fire. But does that mean they spend their spare time burning things to the ground? ... Read More

History buffs, Humanities enthusiasts, and especially educators… this series of video lectures is right up your alley! It’s called "1776, Then and Now." And explores the ways ordinary people experienced the founding of our nation.... Read More

In this installment of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Edward Underhill about the importance of LGBTQIA representation, and joy as a form of resistance.... Read More

No, it isn’t some kind of cabbage stew. And it doesn’t refer to sabotaging cab drivers. It does, however, have to do with transportation and shipping. Can you guess what it means? ... Read More

When pigs fly is a figure of speech that insinuates complete impossibility. Then there's John Steinbeck's Pigasus. What's that? Find out here.... Read More

This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Gardyloo! Thankfully, it hasn’t seen much use since plumbing became commonplace. Can you guess what it means? See if you’re right. ... Read More