Fun Facts
What is the most sold book in the world?
The Bible
Which Dystopian YA Novel was turned into a movie starring Jennifer Lawrence?
The Hunger Games
This classic author helped design and build The Globe Theater in London
William Shakespeare
This book series features “the boy who lived”
Harry Potter
Who is the author of Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
The worlds largest bookstore is located in what city?
By square footage- New York City
By shelf space- Portland, Oregon
Which romance book series that takes place in the 19th century and follows the lives of 8 wealthy siblings was adapted into a Netflix series by Shonda Rimes in 2020?
Bridgerton
The author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar who was also featured on an episode of Mr Rogers Neighborhood.
Eric Carle
This 5 book fantasy series features the main character Feyre and her adventures through Prythian.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Which classic novel features the character Anne Shirley?
Anne of Green Gables
What university library had 4 books bound in human skin?
Harvard University
Which film adaptation animated by Wes Anderson follows a fox and his family trying to survive in times of hardship?
Fantastic Mr. Fox
This author originally published her first book under the name “By a Lady”
Jane Austen
In The Hunger Games, what is the main protagonist named after?
The Katniss plant/flower
Which classic novel begins with “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”?
A Tale of Two Cities
What percent of high school graduates in the U.S will never read another book for the rest of their lives? (closest wins)
33%
Which book-turned-movie trilogy series was filmed over the course of 438 consecutive days?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Which horror writer is also known under the pen name Richard Bachman?
Stephen King
The creator of Captain Underpants named the main characters after two popular children’s books. Name at least one.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Curious George
Who is the author of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
Arthur Conan Doyle
What children’s book holds the title for most copies sold?
Le Petit Prince
What is the full name of the book that the movie Wicked is based on?
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.
The author of The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, also wrote and extensive guide to raising what animal?
In the book series, Twilight, which class does Bella and Edward take together junior year?
Biology
Which classic novel is set in the fictional county of Wessex, England
Far from the Madding Crowd