What year was "The Handmaid's Tale" published?

Literature Trivia / May 13, 2025

1985. "The Handmaid's Tale" was written by Margaret Atwood and won the 1985 Governor General's Award.

What is the basic premise of "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult?

Literature Trivia / May 12, 2025

A School Shooting. As part of Jodi Picoult's research for "Nineteen Minutes", she worked with a grief counselor who helped after the Columbine shooting.

Anne Frank wrote "The Diary of a Young Girl" in what city?

Literature Trivia / May 12, 2025

Amsterdam. Anne Frank received her diary from her parents on her 13th birthday.

In what city did Allen Ginsberg first recite his poem "Howl"?

Literature Trivia / May 11, 2025

San Francisco. The American poet Allen Ginsberg first recited his poem "Howl" in San Francisco.

Who wrote the book "The Right Stuff"?

Literature Trivia / May 11, 2025

Tom Wolfe. Philip Kaufman adapted "The Right Stuff" into a screenplay.

What was John Grisham's occupation before he became a best-selling author?

Literature Trivia / May 10, 2025

Lawyer. John Grisham practiced criminal law for ten years.