Carlos Ruiz Zafón and his Unforgotten Books
Carlos Ruiz Zafón was a Spanish author whose work includes the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, and The Angel’s Game.
Three Detective Anecdotes by Charles Dickens
First published in 1850, Three Detective Anecdotes by Charles Dickens was an early example of the detective genre.
One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce
One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce was first published in The San Francisco Examiner on October 28, 1888 and was included in Bierce’s 1893 collection of supernatural tales Can Such Things Be?
The Momentous Non Fiction Book Quiz
Test your knowledge of famous works of Non Fiction with The Momentous Non Fiction Book Quiz. 10 Questions on iconic non fiction books and authors. Enjoy!
Top 10 Modern Middle Eastern Books to Read
From a region rich in history, turmoil and reinvention here is our selection of the Top 10 Modern Middle Eastern Books to Read.
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Notes was first published in the journal Epoch in 1864. It is a first-person narrative in the form of a “confession” and was originally titled A Confession.
Chinua Achebe: A Man of the People
Chinua Achebe was Africa’s best-known novelist and the founding father of African fiction. The publication of his first novel, Things Fall Apart, in 1958 served as an inspiration for other authors throughout the African continent.
Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury
Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury first appeared in Planet Stories Winter 1944 edition. The short story explores themes of war, resurrection, and the moral dilemmas surrounding the use of advanced technology.
Book of the Month June 2025
Quizlit’s Book of the Month June 2025 is the wonderful Isola by Allegra Goodman. A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in this historical epic of love, faith, and defiance.
The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence
The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence was published in 1928. Set in a dreamlike snowy London the question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening.
The Magic Shop by H. G. Wells
The Magic Shop by H. G. Wells was published in 1903 in The Strand Magazine. The story tells of a father and son’s visit to a shop selling disturbingly realistic magical illusions.
