We all know the classics of European Literature but there is, in modern times, many fantastic authors that perhaps don’t get the global recognition they deserve. Enjoy our selection of the 11 Best Modern European Books to read.
Set against the exotic, vivid backdrop of the British colony at Singapore, The Letter by W. Somerset Maugham depicts the dishonorable effects of jealous passion and deceit while suggesting a subtle tension between the British colonists and their Eastern subjects.
Quizlit’s Book of the Month October 2023 is The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng. From the author of The Gift of Rain comes a characteristically elegant and atmospheric meditation on creativity, empire and public facades as W. Somerset Maugham wrestles with writer’s block in 1920s Penang.
Arthur C. Clarke’s legacy bridges the worlds of the arts and the sciences. His work ranged from scientific discovery to science fiction, from technical application to entertainment.
Originally published in Japan in 1908 Our Cat’s Grave by Natsume Soseki is a brief but heartfelt remembrance for a feline companion.
A Brave New Dystopian Book Quiz.
If you a fan of the Dystopian Books then this is the quiz for you. 10 Questions on famous Dystopian Novels and Authors.
The Wolfson History Prize Shortlist 2023 has now been announced. Awarded by the Wolfson Foundation annually for over fifty years, the Wolfson History Prize is the UK’s most prestigious history prize.
Enjoy Quizlit’s selection of 10 Great Nigerian Books to read. Featuring the Best Books by Nigerian Authors in recent history.
Looking for some great reads this fall, here is Quizlit’s selection of 5 Amazing New Books to Read this Autumn
For this reading list we’ve gone post 1970, where we’ve got 10 recommendations for Modern Japanese Books from the wonderful Japanese authors writing today.
