Can You Identify These Places That Nurtured Writers?
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like […]
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Do You Know These Classic Novels and Their Modern Film Versions?
Did you skip the book and watch the movie instead? Test your memory of both with this short quiz. Source
Can You Match These Quotations to the Correct Book?
Some lines stick in your mind long after you’ve finished reading. Try this short quiz to see how many you
Can You Identify These Current Best Sellers?
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge tests your
How Many of These Movies About Books Do You Know?
Test your knowledge with this short quiz quiz about novels, memoirs and films that celebrate the power of words in
Ursula Hegi, Who Wrote Searing Novels About Nazi-Era Germany, Dies at 80
Ursula Hegi, a novelist who drew on her childhood in post-World War II Germany to write searing books about silence,
Freida McFadden, John Grisham and More Share Their Top Thrillers of the 21st Century
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The 50 Best Thriller Books of the 21st Century: A Printable List
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See How Your Favorite Thrillers of the Century Stack Up Against Other Readers
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Do You Recognize These Literary Lines About Summer?
Try this short quiz to see how many seasonal observations from popular novels and poems you remember from your reading.