To be knowledgeable about the latest technology, you've got to keep abreast of the (relevant) 'literature'.
Her education gave her an appreciation for great 'literature'.
Can you send me some 'literature' about your product?
(..) When I was your age, history was my favourite subject by miles, which obviously didn't please my father. Hmm. Why not? Well, he was a professor of literature at the university. Really, does he still teach? - I don't really know. - You don't know? We're not in touch, my father and I. (..)2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
(..) "The Jew slandered us and incited our enemies. "The Jew corrupted us through bad books. "He mocked our literature and our music. "Everywhere, his influence was destructive, "the eventual result of which was our nation's collapse, - "and then..." (..)2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas