The 21st Century Book Quiz
It’s hard for us to believe that it’s been over two decades since we celebrated the new millennium. Enjoy our thoroughly modern 21st Century Book Quiz. 10 Questions on famous contemporary books and authors.
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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.
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.
12 Great WW2 Historical Fiction Books to Read
Quizlit has compiled some of the best novels to place during the 2nd World War. From all around the world, lose yourself in stories during one of the most turbulent times in history. Enjoy 12 Great WW2 Historical Fiction Books to Read.
A Ghost in Love by Songling Pu
A Ghost in Love by Songling Pu is taken from a collection of Classical Chinese stories Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. Qing dynasty writer Songling Pu wrote close to 500 stories over a period of forty years from the late 1600s and ending in the early 1700s, but did not appear in print until 1766
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.
Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 Shortlist
The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 Shortlist has just been announced. This years six finalists feature a far reaching collection of powerful stories showcasing the breadth of contemporary women’s literature
The Man Who Would Manage by Jerome K. Jerome
The Man Who Would Manage by Jerome K. Jerome was published in 1920 and is taken from the short story collection Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green.
The Epic Fantasy Book Quiz
From Classic Fantasy Novels the Best Contemporary Fantasy Authors, test your knowledge of the Fantasy Genre with our Epic Fantasy Book Quiz
5 Marvelous New Books for May 2024
Up next month we have a new ‘darker’ short story collection from Stephen King, a time travelling debut from Kaliane Bradley and an eerie horror tale from Layla Martinez. Enjoy our picks of 5 Marvelous New Books for May 2024.