Here's the latest on efforts to save the Mark Twain House and Museum, a Hartford, Conn., historical landmark that is in financial trouble after a major expansion. The New York Times story notes that misguided investments and money problems also dogged Twain -- especially after he built his sprawling home.

Tomorrow, a group of authors will hold a reading and fundraiser -- for a taste, here's a video of John Clinch, who put the event together, reading fom his book Finn. And a November fundraiser features auction items such as lunch with Tom Wolfe or Roy Blunt Jr.

If you're in New England for fall foliage season, stop by the house. It's worth a trip -- and a contribution to American literary history.