A Very Short Story by Ernest Hemingway
A Very Short Story by Ernest Hemingway is one of his earliest works. It originally appeared as one of 18 vignettes that made up In Our Time, published in 1924.
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Solange by Alexandre Dumas
When thousands are being executed, would you risk your life to save a stranger? That’s the choice faced by Dr. Ledru in Solange by Alexandre Dumas.
Book of the Month December 2023
Quizlit’s Book of the Month December 2023 is Western Lane by Chetna Maroo. Her debut novel has been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Western Lane is a beautiful, evocative novel about grief, adolescence and family.
The Mysterious Mansion by Honoré De Balzac
The Mysterious Mansion by Honoré De Balzac, set in “an old house,” a man exacts revenge on his wife and her lover. This chilling tale is one of Balzac’s most popular.
The Sisters By James Joyce
The Sisters by James Joyce is the opening story in the Dubliners (1914) . It is told in the first person, a young man recalling his friendship with a priest.
The Futuristic Cyberpunk Book Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Cyberpunk genre with our Futuristic Cyberpunk Book Quiz. 10 Questions about Classic Cyberpunk Books and famous authors.
Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield
Miss Brill is a short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was first published in Athenaeum on 26 November 1920, and later reprinted in The Garden Party and Other Stories.
10 Best Turkish Books to Read
Turkey has some of the most esteemed writers in recent history. With translations of their work into various languages today it is possible to explore these Turkish authors and their exquisite way of writing. Enjoy our Recommendations for the Best Turkish Books to Read.
The Schoolmaster by Anton Chekhov
The Schoolmaster (1886) is Anton Chekhov’s take on the value of a good teacher and the powerlessness of ageing.
2BR02B by Kurt Vonnegut
2BR02B by Kurt Vonnegut (pronounced “to be or not to be”), is an intentional reference to the famous line in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The short story was originally published in the Worlds of IF Science Fiction magazine and is referenced by author Kurt Vonnegut in his later novel, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater.