Book of the Month August 2024
Quizlit’s Book of the Month August 2024 is Table for Two by Amor Towles. A brilliant, richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories, including a novella featuring one of his most beloved characters.
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12 Best Irish Books to Read
Ireland has a long and impressive history of great literature. We’ve selected classics such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula as well as some contemporary masterpieces by Sebastian Barry and Anne Enright. Enjoy 12 Best Irish Books to Read!
Fear by Guy de Maupassant
Fear by Guy de Maupassant was first published in the October 23, 1882 issue of Le Gaulois. The short story tells of incidents of fear on the deck of a boat bound for Africa.
The Defenders by Philip K. Dick
The Defenders by Philip K. Dick first appeared in the magazine Galaxy Science Fiction, January 1953 edition.
The Leopard Man’s Story by Jack London
The Leopard Man’s Story by Jack London is a short mystery story that first appeared in the August 1903 issue of Leslie’s Weekly and was later included in Moon-Face and Other Stories (1906).
The 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction
The Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation has just announced the The 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction shortlist. This year, ten shortlisted books were chosen by following a public nomination process.
5 Wonderful New Books for August 2024
Some exciting new books sliding into the end of the summer including Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa. Enjoy 5 Wonderful New Books for August 2024!
The Knife and the Naked Chalk by Rudyard Kipling
The Knife and the Naked Chalk by Rudyard Kipling was first published in 1910. It appeared on his collection of short stories titled Rewards and Fairies.
5 Contemporary South American Writers Everyone Should Read
Celebrating the Rise of New Voices in Latin American Literature, enjoy 5 Contemporary South American Writers Everyone Should Read
The Young Tsar by Leo Tolstoy
The Young Tsar by Leo Tolstoy is a short story written in 1894. According to Tolstoy’s diary, he recalled having titled it “The Dream of a Young Tsar”.