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This mystery writer couldn't stand her own character Hercule Poirot, calling him "a detestable, bombastic, tiresome, egocentric little creep."
Who is Agatha Christie?
Lucy entered the land of Narnia by going through this "portal."
What is a wardrobe?
The villain of this magical children's series is referred to as "He Who Must Not Be Named."
What is Harry Potter?
This author, known for titles such as Forever... and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, has the highest number of books appearing on the ALA's list of banned books from 2001 to 2025.
Who is Judy Blume?
The NWACC Library provides digital access to this popular local newspaper through Access World News.
What is the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (or AR Dem Gazette)?
This prolific author of psychological thrillers is also a brain surgeon.
Who is Freida McFadden?
In this 19th century British novel, the tempestuous Yorkshire Moors reflect the intensity of the novel's doomed lovers, Catherine and Heathcliff.
What is Wuthering Heights?
Lady Whistledown is the pen name of the anonymous author of the scandalous gossip paper in this popular series adapted for TV.
What is Bridgerton?
Ironically, this 1953 novel, which portrays the negative impacts of censorship on a society, made the ALA's "Top 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books" of the decade for 2000-2009.
What is Fahrenheit 451?
This digital platform grants NWACC affiliates access to thousands of magazines.
What is Libby?
This famous sister trio who published under the names Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell, are known for works such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.
The Bronte sisters (Charlotte, Emily, and Anne)
A chaotic tale of unchecked capitalism and scientific hubris, set in a theme park on an island near Costa Rica.
What is Jurassic Park?
This book was adapted into a film featuring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, and recently received a sequel that hit theaters 20 years after the first film.
What is The Devil Wears Prada?
This prize was awarded to the following challenged/banned books: Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
What is the Pulitzer Prize (Prize in Fiction)?
This library service allows users to request and check out books from other libraries around the country.
What is InterLibrary Loan?
This author penned the classic novel that begins with "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Who is Charles Dickens?
This nation in Middle Earth, known for their equestrian skills, are allies with Gondor. (Think "Gondor calls for aid! And _______ will answer!")
What is Rohan?
This book was published in 1965 and was adapted for the screen three times, with directors David Lynch, John Harrison, and Denis Villenueve.
What is Dune?
This book, written in 1962 by Anthony Burgess and notable for its heavy use of jargon by the teenaged gangs who inflict "ultra-violence" on those around them, is the oldest book on the ALA's "Most Banned Books of 2025" list.
What is A Clockwork Orange?
This library service grants students access to books and materials required for their classes.
What is course reserves?
We recently celebrated this author's 250th birthday. She is known primarily for her canon of six major novels, two of which were published posthumously.
Who is Jane Austen?
Elizabeth Bennet encounters Mr. Darcy unexpectedly while touring the grounds of his opulent country estate, known as __.
What is Pemberley?
Frodo and his fellowship encounter this beloved, whimsical character in the book but NOT in the film adaptation.
Who is Tom Bombadil?
This state had the most banned books in 2025, with 3,711 challenged.
What is Florida?
This statewide program grants NWACC faculty, students, and staff limited borrowing privileges at many academic libraries across the state of Arkansas.
What is ARKLink?