The Best of British Book Quiz
Celebrating the Best of UK Literature, enjoy our Best of British Book Quiz. 10 Questions on famous British Authors and Classic British Novels
October 2023
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Book of the Month November 2023
Quizlit’s Book of the Month November 2023 is Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson. Set over the course of three summers, from South London to Ghana and back again, Small worlds is a exhilarating novel about the worlds we build for ourselves. The worlds we live, dance and love within.
A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl
Originally published under his pseudonym James MacCreigh, A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl appeared in the Thrilling Wonder Stories book released in 1947.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving also known informally as “The Headless Horseman” – The short story by the American author Irving was originally published in 1820. The plot is based on a German folk story transplanted to a New York setting.
10 Classic Hard-Boiled Novels to Read
Hard-boiled crime fiction is a literary style, most commonly associated with detective stories, distinguished by the unsentimental portrayal of violence and sex. Enjoy our selection of 10 Classic Hard-Boiled Novels to Read.
The Adventure of the Illustrious Client by Arthur Conan Doyle
From The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Illustrious Client by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was written in 1924 and Published in Collier’s Magazine. It later was part of the 12 stories collected for The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes which appeared in 1927.
Zimbabwe’s Wonderful Female Writers
Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage has been perfectly captured by the country’s literary scene. Through the dark days of colonization to the post-independence struggles a new generation of Zimbabwe’s Wonderful Female Writers has blossomed.
The Gripping True Crime Book Quiz
If you’re addicted to all things True Crime, give our True Crime Book Quiz a try and test your knowledge. 10 Multiple Choice Question on famous True Crime Books and Authors.
10 Best Modern European Books
We all know the classics of European Literature but there is, in modern times, many fantastic authors that perhaps don’t get the global recognition they deserve. Enjoy our selection of the 11 Best Modern European Books to read.
The Letter by W. Somerset Maugham
Set against the exotic, vivid backdrop of the British colony at Singapore, The Letter by W. Somerset Maugham depicts the dishonorable effects of jealous passion and deceit while suggesting a subtle tension between the British colonists and their Eastern subjects.