Who wrote the 1874 book "The Mysterious Island"?

Literature Trivia / July 31, 2025

Jules Verne. The original edition of "The Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne contains illustrations by Jules Ferat.

Which deity is the subject of Deepak Chopra's 2007 spiritual biography?

Literature Trivia / July 30, 2025

Buddha. Deepak Chopra's book "Buddha" includes illustrations by Virgin Comics artists.

What English author wrote "The Canterbury Tales"?

Literature Trivia / July 30, 2025

Geoffrey Chaucer. "The Canterbury Tales" is a collection of stories that are told as part of a story telling contest by a group of pilgrims traveling together.

Who wrote the 1979 book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"?

Literature Trivia / July 29, 2025

Douglas Adams. Douglas Adams came up with the idea for the title of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" while he was laying drunk under the stars.

Which CNN on-air personality authored the 2006 non-fiction book "Dispatches from the Edge"?

Literature Trivia / July 29, 2025

Anderson Cooper. Anderson Cooper became the anchor of CNN's "Anderson Cooper" 360 on September 8, 2003.

Which author wrote "All Creatures Great and Small"?

Literature Trivia / July 28, 2025

James Herriot. James Herriot was the pen name for a British veterinarian who wrote "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and "All Creatures Great and Small".