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These names come with centuries of history. Learn about a few forgotten names and where they came from.

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A number of Millennials’ favorite YA book series are still going or about to enjoy a reboot; here are five familiar titles to look out for.

Over four thousand pieces of memorabilia were donated by a lifelong collector.

This week's Editor's Diary from Angela talks about the gems you find when clearing out the attic, and her very own Nancy Drew mystery!

Nancy Drew at 90: How the girl sleuth became an unintentional feminist Ninety years after the first Nancy Drew books were published, the girl sleuth is as popular as ever. We take a look at how Nancy Drew came to be and how she became an unintended feminist role model for generations of women. Social Sharing CBC Radio · Posted: Dec 18, 2020 7:01 PM ET | Last Updated: December 19, 2020 The first book in the Nancy Drew series, The Secret of the Old Clock, was published in April 1930.(Penguin R...

CBS News Nancy Drew turns 90 In the fall of 2019, a shrewd band of sleuths – fans of Americas most famous girl detective – descended upon Savannah, Georgia. There was a scavenger hunt (which made some ask "What would Nancy do?"), and a glamorous cocktail party attended by powerful women! Cayla Whitley said, "She taught me kind of, you know, that its okay to, like, ask questions and be a strong woman. I think she was a really good role model for that." But to fans like Austin Stanley, "Shes ...