The Body-Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Body-Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson was originally published in 1884 in the Pall Mall Gazette. It’s the tale of two medical students who obtain bodies for dissection for an anatomy professor.
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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.
Dick Baker’s Cat by Mark Twain
Dick Baker’s Cat by Mark Twain was published in the anthology, Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales in 1921
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.
The Lay of a Golden Goose by Louisa May Alcott
The Lay of a Golden Goose by Louisa May Alcott, describes a world inhabited by talking geese, ducks, and other birds, but it is an autobiographical poem. It reflects her desire to explore the world and the hardships that can build against people.
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.Â
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.
The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf
The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf was her first published story. It was released in 1917 as part of Two Stories a collection of short stories written by Virginia Woolf and her husband, Leonard Woolf. Later, in 1921, it also was included part of another collection entitled Monday or Tuesday.