The Postmaster by Alexander Pushkin
The Postmaster by Alexander Pushkin was first published in 1892. It appears in Pushkin’s short story collection The Queen of Spades and Other Stories.
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10 Best North African Books to Read
From Morocco to the Sudan, North Africa is a vibrant region rich in history, turmoil and reinvention. Here is our selection of the 10 Best North African Books to Read!
Two Gallants by James Joyce
Two Gallants by James Joyce was published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. It tells the story of two Irishmen who are frustrated with their lack of achievement in life and rely on the exploitation of others to live.
Regret by Guy de Maupassant
Regret by Guy de Maupassant Regret was published in 1883. It’s a beautifully written story about Monsieur Saval, who in old age looks back on his life with regret.
The Great Leo Tolstoy Quiz
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. Test your knowledge of his life and work with our Leo Tolstoy Quiz!
A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill
A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill was published in 1893. It later appears in the short story collection The King of Schnorrers.
5 New Non Fiction Books Feb 2026
Coming out in February, we have a touching and funny memoir from Mark Haddon and Julia Cooke’s fascinating account of three women reporters. Enjoy 5 New Non Fiction Books Feb 2026!
The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde
The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde first appeared in print in the newspaper The World in June 1887. A short touching story about a man, who is poor, but becomes rich through an act of kindness.
Book of the Month February 2026
Quizlit’s Book of the Month February 2026 is the latest mesmerizing short story collection Good and Evil and Other Stories from the wonderful Argentinian author Samanta Schweblin.
The Life and Work of Iris Murdoch
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch DBE was an Irish and British novelist and philosopher. Murdoch is best known for her novels about good and evil, sexual relationships and morality.