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The Penguin Book Quiz

From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to Ulysses

James Walton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:3rd Oct '19

Should be back in stock very soon

The Penguin Book Quiz cover

This engaging quiz book offers 400 questions that cover a wide array of literary works, making it perfect for both casual and avid readers. The Penguin Book Quiz is a delightful way to test your knowledge.

In The Penguin Book Quiz, readers are invited to engage with a delightful collection of 400 questions that span a wide range of literary genres. This quiz book is designed for everyone, from casual readers to dedicated bookworms, making it an ideal gift for any occasion. Each question not only tests your knowledge of classic and contemporary literature but also brings a sense of fun and camaraderie to gatherings, whether it's a family dinner or a lively party.

The quiz covers famous works by authors such as Haruki Murakami, Roald Dahl, and Jane Austen, alongside modern bestsellers and beloved children's books. With questions that range from identifying titles that share names with Beatles songs to calculating the number of literary siblings, The Penguin Book Quiz challenges participants to think critically and creatively about their reading experiences. This makes it a perfect way to showcase your literary prowess or simply enjoy a friendly competition with loved ones.

Moreover, the book is filled with references to movies, music, and theatre, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. The engaging format encourages readers to reminisce about their favorite stories while discovering new ones. Whether you are looking to impress at a social gathering or simply want to enjoy a quiet evening with family, The Penguin Book Quiz promises to provide hours of entertainment and intellectual stimulation.

Tip: Start the day with a quiz. My long-suffering partner bought me James Walton's The Penguin Book Quiz for Christmas. It wakes you up, gives you a laugh and makes you feel like you're not wasting your time, because you're learning things -- Jacqueline Wilson * The Sunday Times *
Detailed, entertaining and wonderfully informative, a must-have for quiz aficionados and bibliophiles alike * Kevin Ashman *
It's so much fun. The perfect level for keen but not necessarily expert readers. Specific enough to make you reach back into your memory and occasionally kick yourself at not finding the answer, but not so specialised that you want to give up . . . I'll definitely be buying copies of this book as gifts
Few quiz questions make you smile, laugh or gasp. James Walton's always do. The Penguin Book Quiz is unceasingly enormous fun
Quite possibly the greatest social lubricant since the invention of alcohol. An absolute delight
Attractively presented in vintage Penguin livery, this is the ultimate literary quiz, packed full of questions on everyone from Dickens to Dahl. With such a broad range of genres and topics covered, The Penguin Book Quiz really is the perfect antidote to tired parlour games and awkward small talk this Christmas * Waterstones, Top 10 Gifts for Bookworms this Christmas *
The perfect gift for the sort of person (like me) who shouts the answers at University Challenge
Fiendish, funny and endlessly surprising, James Walton has provided the perfect volume for anyone who loves books, relishes a quiz or just fancies showing off at a dinner party
A must for those who think they know their literature . . . includes the unexpected, alongside the more serious * Independent on 'Sonnets, Bonnets & Bennetts' *
How nice it would be if the family would sit around the Boxing Day fireside considering the questions in affable competition * Daily Telegraph on 'Sonnets, Bonnets & Bennetts' *

ISBN: 9780241986035

Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 24mm

Weight: 270g

384 pages