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.
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe was first published in the November 1846 issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book.
Originally published in 1909, The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster was later republished in Forster’s The Eternal Moment and Other Stories in 1928.
