All Things Books
What was the first book ever written using a typewriter?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale
Fable
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
When _________ moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with _______, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire.
Twilight
What is the best selling book?
The Bible
Legend or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods.
Mythology
“Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.”
Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man
A teenager discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods.
Percy Jackson
How many books are there approximately in existence? Closest answer wins
129 million
Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses.
Poetry
“It is nothing to die; it is dreadful not to live.”
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
A meek _______ from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord ________.
The Lord of the Rings
What is the most expensive book ever purchased ever sold at what price?
$30.8 million
The songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth
Folklore
“‘Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing.’”
E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web
An elderly man reads to a woman with dementia the story of two young lovers whose romance is threatened by the difference in their respective social classes.
The Notebook
What is the word for loving the smell of books?
Bibliosima
Stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action.
Drama
"There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers, Lord of the Rings
A huntress agrees to travel to a magical realm with a faerie lord in return for her family's safety.
A court of thorns and roses