Who submitted John Kennedy Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces" for publication?

Literature Trivia / April 16, 2025

His Mother. John Kennedy Toole's mother submitted the manuscript of "A Confederacy of Dunces" for publication after her son committed suicide in 1969.

What city is firebombed in "Slaughterhouse-Five"?

Literature Trivia / April 16, 2025

Dresden. Billy Pilgrim is in Belgium for the "Battle of the Bulge" and then is taken prisoner at a German POW Camp.

The diary of which U.S. President peaked at #3 among "USA Today" best-selling books in May 2007?

Literature Trivia / April 15, 2025

Ronald Reagan. Ronald Regan served as the 33rd Governor of California from 1967 - 1975.

Who wrote the sci-fi book "Neuromancer"?

Literature Trivia / April 15, 2025

William Gibson. A video game based loosely on William Gibson's novel "Neuromancer" was released in 1988.

What American author wrote "Daisy Miller"?

Literature Trivia / April 14, 2025

Henry James. Henry James converted "Daisy Miller" into a play, but it was never produced.

How long did Dickens take to write A Christmas Carol?

Literature Trivia / April 14, 2025

2 Months. Charles Dickens' father makes an appearance as a fictional character in "Little Dorit" and in "David Copperfield".