Famous Authors
Classics
Fantasy
Romance
Protagonists
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This playwright has written some of the most iconic dramas and tragedies, including Hamlet, Othello, and Romeo & Juliet.  

Who is William Shakespeare?

100

This 19th century short story by Edgar Allen Poe, describes a man's descent into madness, all because of blue eyes.

What is Tell Tale Heart?

100

This fantasy novel series takes place in a magical boarding school for wizards, called Hogwarts. 

What is Harry Potter/The Harry Potter Series?

100

This iconic series of books tells the thrilling story of Bella and her boyfriend Edward, a 104-year-old vampire.

What is Twilight/The Twilight Saga?

100

This heroine volunteers to participate in the deadly Hunger Games, in an act of rebellion against her society's oppressive government.

Who is Katniss Everdeen?

200

This author has been both praised and criticized for her gripping romance books, including her infamous contemporary novel It Ends with Us.

Who is Colleen Hoover?

200

This classic 1920s novel taking place in the swing era, details the luxurious and scandalous life of a self-made millionaire.  

What is The Great Gatsby?

200

This popular YA romantasy novel focuses on Violet, who must give up her dream to be a scribe and instead learn how to become an elite dragon rider.

What is Fourth Wing/The Empyrean Series?

200

This 19th century romance novel focuses on Elizabeth Bennet and her family's journey to finding peace, as well as her own journey to fall in love with the arrogant yet empathetic Mr. Darcy.

What is Pride & Prejudice?

200

The protagonist of Ernest J. Gaines' A Lesson Before Dying, is a black schoolteacher in Bayonne, Louisiana who befriends a young black man in prison before he is put to death.

Who is Grant Wiggins?

300

This author wrote Heartstoppers, which has spanned five books and been adapted into a television series on Netflix.

Who is Alice Oseman?

300

In this 90s dystopian novel, Jonas begins to discover the truth about his community when he learns about the memories of the past. 

What is The Giver?

300

Leigh Bardugo's fantasy novel follows Alina Starkov's perspective as she comes to terms with her new superpowers while escaping from those who want to kill her for her unique magic.

What is Shadow & Bone/The Grishaverse Series?

300

In this YA romance novel, the President's son and a British prince fall in love and go against their country's social norms. 

What is Red, White, and Royal Blue?

300

This Trojan hero is considered to be all-powerful, until it's revealed that he has one specific vulnerability that ultimately leads to his demise.

Who is Achilles?

400

This author who lived through intense anguish and poverty before publishing her first of several best-selling books, become the highest-paid author in 2008. 

Who is J.K Rowling?

400

This 60s, book tells the story of two rival gangs in Ohio, Socs and Greasers. 

What is The Outsiders?

400

This fantasy novel by Holly Black takes place in Faerie, ruled by the arrogant prince, Cardan, and follows Jude Duarte's plan to bring order to the Faerie throne.

What is The Cruel Prince/The Folk of Air Series?

400

This YA novel about two lovers spending their final hours together, has an interesting spoiler for a title.

What is They Both Die at the End?

400

The villain of George Orwell's classic short novel is a power-hungry, narcissistic dictator pig, literally 

Who is Napoleon?

500

This author had a huge impact on the science-fiction genre and wrote classics such as The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451.

Who is Ray Bradbury?

500
This iconic 60s book focuses on Atticus Finch and his attempt to help a black man regain his freedom after a white woman falsely accuses him of wrongdoing.

What is To Kill a Mockingbird?

500

In this romance fantasy story, Ilya is a fictional kingdom divided by the powerful "Elites" and powerless "Ordinaries" who are hunted for fear that they may carry an illness called the Plague.

What is Powerless/The Powerless Trilogy?

500

This dramatic romance novel was adapted into a Netflix film, and follows the complicated love life of Lara Jean.

What is To All the Boys I've Loved Before?

500

In this classic horror story, the protagonist resides in a small town called Sleppy Hollow and experiences a deadly chase from the Headless Horseman.

Who is Ichabod Crane?

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