Chinua Achebe was Africa’s best-known novelist and the founding father of African fiction. The publication of his first novel, Things Fall Apart, in 1958 served as an inspiration for other authors throughout the African continent.
Winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize for Literature, John Steinbeck was an American author from California ,where many of his books were set. Here we’ve selected the 5 Best John Steinbeck Books to Read. Enjoy!
Despite its short and turbulent history, Pakistan is blessed with fabulous writers, who have produced many stunning literary works. Enjoy 7 Best Pakistani Books To Read in English.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón was a Spanish author whose work includes the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, and The Angel’s Game.
Test your knowledge of famous works of Non Fiction with The Momentous Non Fiction Book Quiz. 10 Questions on iconic non fiction books and authors. Enjoy!
From a region rich in history, turmoil and reinvention here is our selection of the Top 10 Modern Middle Eastern Books to Read.
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Notes was first published in the journal Epoch in 1864. It is a first-person narrative in the form of a “confession” and was originally titled A Confession.
Chinua Achebe was Africa’s best-known novelist and the founding father of African fiction. The publication of his first novel, Things Fall Apart, in 1958 served as an inspiration for other authors throughout the African continent.
Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury first appeared in Planet Stories Winter 1944 edition. The short story explores themes of war, resurrection, and the moral dilemmas surrounding the use of advanced technology.
Quizlit’s Book of the Month June 2025 is the wonderful Isola by Allegra Goodman. A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in this historical epic of love, faith, and defiance.
The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence was published in 1928. Set in a dreamlike snowy London the question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening.
The Magic Shop by H. G. Wells was published in 1903 in The Strand Magazine. The story tells of a father and son’s visit to a shop selling disturbingly realistic magical illusions.
The Love of Clotilde by Armando Palacio Valdés was originally published in Spanish in 1884. As Valdés’ captivating narrative unfolds, follow the characters as they navigate the intricacies of love and the emotional journey that Clotilde embarks upon.
Coming this June, we have the release of stunning new work from Joyce Carol Oates and an epic family saga from very talented Swedish Author Jonas Hassen Khemiri. Enjoy 5 Incredible New Books for June 2025.
