Culture
Can You Recognize This Novel From a One-Line Description?
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s multiple-choice quiz designed to test your knowledge of books and literary culture. This week’s challenge asks you to identify five famous 20th-century novels based on a very simple one-sentence plot description.
Just tap or click on the title you think is correct to see the answer and a snippet of the original coverage in The Times. After the last question, you’ll find links to the titles in case you’re looking for a something to read.
Culture
Test Your Knowledge of New York’s Algonquin Round Table
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge is all about an influential group of writers, editors and other creative types known as the Algonquin Round Table. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to related books and other information about the era if you’d like to do further reading.
Culture
Test Your Knowledge of History’s Most Famous Libraries
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. But as it’s summer here in the Northern Hemisphere and travel adventures abound, this week’s literary geography quiz takes you on a trivia tour of notable libraries around the world. 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 more information if you’d like to do further reading.
Culture
Do You Recognize These Lines From Popular Science Fiction?
Welcome to Literary Quotable Quotes, a quiz that tests your recognition of classic lines. This week’s installment highlights observations from future or alternate worlds depicted in popular science fiction. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to the books if you’re intrigued and inspired to read more.
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Georgia27 seconds agoBradenton man wanted for murder is found hiding in Georgia
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Hawaii6 minutes agoFew state bills this year face potential veto – West Hawaii Today
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Indiana21 minutes agoExtreme heat peaks before holiday weekend storms | July 1, 2026
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Iowa28 minutes agoNew York Times/Siena Polls in Alaska, Iowa, North Carolina, and Ohio – Siena Research Institute
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