Culture
The Book Review’s Best Books Since 2000
Looking for your next great read? We’ve got 3,228. Explore the best
from
chosen by our editors.
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.
-
Milwaukee, WI3 minutes ago
Connecting Milwaukee teens to summer work
-
Atlanta, GA10 minutes agoConference offers safe space for gay men to unpack the stigmas, challenges of adoption and surrogacy
-
Minneapolis, MN13 minutes agoWestbound I-94 reopens in Minneapolis after fatal crash
-
Indianapolis, IN18 minutes agoEdwards Checks Out At Indianapolis – SPEED SPORT
-
Pittsburg, PA19 minutes agoAnalysis: Here’s why the Pittsburgh Symphony’s budget just jumped by $7 million to $42 million
-
Augusta, GA25 minutes agoAugusta’s role in the American Revolution: An underdog story 250 years in the making
-
Washington, D.C28 minutes agoLooking for indoor July 4 plans in DC? Try these America250 exhibits
-
Cleveland, OH33 minutes agoRangers capitalize on costly Guardians mistake, extend winning streak to six