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Can You Identify the European Locations in These Thrillers and Crime Novels?
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights the locations of thrillers and crime novels set around Europe. (Even if you aren’t familiar with the book, most questions offer an additional hint about the location.) To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed. At the end of the quiz, you’ll find links to the books if you’d like to do further reading.
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We’ve released our list of 100 Notable Books. (You can read it in full here!) Browsing a list of 100 books is exciting, but can be overwhelming. Want to find one to read right away? We can help! Here is a cheat sheet to the list, broken into categories. Clicking a book cover will take you to the full review.
Let’s ease into things. How about a book I can read in a day?
Give me a novel that takes me back in time
Actually, give me a nonfiction book that takes me back in time
I need a crowd-pleaser for my book club — the longer, the better
I’m in the mood to laugh!
I’d like a rich, immersive thriller
I want insight into current events
Are there books that will make me swoon?
How about some fantasy?
I’d like an absorbing memoir or biography
I love family sagas — real or imagined
I like to be scared
I’m hungry!
I want to read about the creative process
Take me somewhere far, far away
I could use a good, cathartic cry
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