A Joke by Anton Chekhov
A Joke by Anton Chekhov was published in 1886. A young man recounts a wintertime romance during which he announces his love to his young lover – but only when they are tobogganing down a steep slope.
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The Kiss by Kate Chopin
The Kiss by Kate Chopin is a short story about a woman scheming to marry a wealthy man. Written in 1894 is appears in The Awakening and Selected Short Stories.
Book of the Month May 2024
Quizlit’s Book of the Month May 2024 is The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James. Part Magical Realism, part Western, The Bullet Swallower is mythical masterpiece, a beautifully written epic tale.
An Arrest by Ambrose Bierce
An Arrest by Ambrose Bierce was originally published in 1913 as part of his short story collection Present at the Hanging and Other Ghost Stories.
10 Terrifying Modern Horror Books to Read
We’ve selected 10 chilling works by Contemporary Horror Authors that are shaping the landscape of modern horror fiction. Enjoy 10 Terrifying Modern Horror Books to Read.
International Booker Prize 2024
This past week saw the release of the International Booker Prize 2024 Longlist. Notable this year was the four books written by South American authors, with books representing Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Venezuela.
5 Sensational New Books for April 2024
From a cult Japanese bestseller, to a memoir from Salman Rushdie and a short story collection from the wonderful Amor Towles, we have selected 5 Sensational New Books For April 2024 for your reading pleasure
10 Classic Dystopian Books to Read
While the world may already feel hopelessly dystopian, these works of classic fiction hold up a mirror with tales of our worst possible futures. Including 1984, Fahrenheit 451 and The Handmaid’s Tale, here are our Top 10 Classic Dystopian Books to Read.
5 Stunning New Books for March 2024
Marching into March, we’ve selected 5 Stunning New Books for March 2024. Some really exciting new books on tap this month, we can’t wait to finish them all.
The Mystery of the Semi-Detached by Edith Nesbit
Written in 1893, The Mystery of the Semi-Detached by Edith Nesbit tells of a young man perplexed when his lover fails to show up for a half-clandestine meeting and passes her house on the way home.