Book of the Month June 2023
Quizlit’s Book of the Month June 2023 is Greek Lessons by Han Kang. Originally published in Korean in 2011 it has finally been released in early 2023 in English with a beautiful translation from Deborah Smith.
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11 Best Alternative History Books
Alternate history is a subgenre of science fiction and historical fiction in which history has departed from the world’s true history. “What if history had developed differently?” asks alternate history fiction. Check out our recommendations for the Best Alternative History Books. Enjoy!
10 Best Classic Japanese Novels
Japanese Literature has a rich history, for this reading list we’ve limited ourselves to the 20th Century up to around 1970. Enjoy 10 Classic Japanese Novels
Quizlit’s Book of the Month May 2023
Quizlit’s Book of the Month May 2023 is Liberation Day by George Saunders. Saunders is back with a masterful collection exploring ideas of power, ethics, and justice
The Wind-Up Murakami Quiz
Japan’s most popular author, Murakami is a star of modern literature. How much do you know about his life and work. Test your knowledge with our Murakami Quiz
A Society by Virginia Woolf
A Society by Virginia Woolf offers a brief but penetrating glimpse into Woolf’s literary genius. Written in 1920
Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway
Hills Like White Elephants is a short story by Ernest Hemingway. It was first published in 1927, then later in the short story collection Men Without Women.
The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry
The Ransom of Red Chief By O. Henry was published in The Evening Post 1902. Bill and Sam didn’t anticipate the lesson they learned, Crime sure doesn’t pay”.
Samsa in Love by Haruki Murakami
Samsa in Love by Haruki Murakami is all about that unique feeling a human experiences when they fall in love for the first time.
The Plymouth Express Affair by Agatha Christie
In the Plymouth Express Affair, a young woman is found dead in a train compartment and her valuable jewels have been stolen. Her wealthy father asks Poirot to find her killer, Hercule Poirot is on the case in this early adventure by Agatha Christie.