The Dance of Death by Gustave Flaubert
Written in 1838, The Dance of Death by Gustave Flaubert is a prose poem, an early attempt by the author at Romanticism. It was later included in Three Short Works published in 1877.
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Book of the Month December 2025
Quizlit’s Book of the Month December 2025 is the enchanting Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon by Mizuki Tsujimura. Lost Souls is a tender, beautiful novel full of hope and kindness.
Read Around the World 2025 Edition
For our Read Around the World 2025 Edition, we’ve got 12 Incredible Books from as far apart as Malaysia, Tanzania and Cuba. What they have got in common is they are wonderful books written by unbelievably talented authors. Enjoy!
Mr. Prohartchin by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Mr. Prohartchin by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a short story written in 1846. It was first published in the Annals of the Fatherland.
Xingu by Edith Wharton
Xingu by Edith Wharton was published in 1916. Xingu is satire of a pretentious ladies lunch and literature group set in the early 1900’s
5 Incredible New Books for December 2025
Rounding off 2025, we’ve got a new edition of Olga Tokarczuk’s early work House of Day, House of Night and a mesmerizing tale from Brazilian author Micheliny Verunschk. Enjoy 5 Incredible New Books for December 2025!
The Trial for Murder by Charles Dickens
The Trial for Murder by Charles Dickens was written in 1865. It was originally published under the title “To Be Taken with a Grain of Salt” as a chapter in Dr. Marigold’s Prescriptions in an extra Christmas volume of the weekly literary magazine, All the Year Round.
Booker Prize Longlist 2025 (Updated with Shortlist + Winner)
The Booker Prize Longlist 2025 has just been announced. The longlist of 13 books – the ‘Booker Dozen’ – has been chosen by the 2025 judging panel and features novels from nine different nationalities in a truly global list.
5 Stunning Malaysian Books to Read
Travel the world without leaving your chair. Malaysia is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in Southeast Asia—home to vibrant Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities—its literature reflects a fascinating range of identities, tensions, and stories. Enjoy 5 Stunning Malaysian Books to Read.
The Lightning-Rod Man by Herman Melville
When the narrator opens his door to a lightning-rod salesman, the two become involved in a philosophical discussion about faith and the will of God.