Based on an (Un)true Story- Genre Edition
The basis for a popular video game series and now Netflix series, these books were originally written in what language?
What is Polish?
This hit show, which was a key part of the Shonda Rhimes line-up during its time, follows a Washington D.C. "fixer" and documents her affair with the President of the United States.
What is Scandal?
This author is one of the biggest names in LGBTQ+ novels and frequently features queer characters of color in a light speculative fiction setting.
Who is Adam Silvera?
In the 18th century, this iconic family compiled an abundant collection of familiar fairytales, from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" to "The Frog Prince."
Who are the Brothers Grimm?
Edgar Allan Poe is known as the father of what type of story?
What is the detective story?
One of the most famous ghost stories of all time, the second season of Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House anthology show is set to be based on this.
What is The Turn of the Screw?
This 2013 spin-off series follows the most powerful vampires as they suffer from constant infighting, local witches and werewolf feuds, and protecting one magical little baby.
What is The Originals?
This novel about a bisexual teen girl follows the secondary character from the smash hit, Simon Vs. the Homosapien Agenda.
What is Leah on the Offbeat?
The mother did this to ensure that the lost slipper would fit on one of the step-sisters in "Cinderella."
What is cut off her heel?
Poe's death continues to be shrouded in mystery to this day. What were his tragic last words?
What is "Lord, help my poor soul!"?
This book, by a popular Irish detective fiction writer, is the basis for the recently released Showtime series.
What is In the Woods by Tana French?
This show follows a wealthy high school student as he campaigns for class president. The twist? High school politics are much more devious than he ever could have imagined.
What is The Politician?
This novel by Jandy Nelson tells the story of fraternal twins from their youth till their late teenage years.
What is I'll Give You the Sun?
The name of the story about a miller who claims that his daughter can spin straw into gold.
What is "Rumpelstiltskin"?
A significant literary critic as well, this essay by Poe details the rules writers need to follow to create good literature.
What is The Philosophy of Composition?
This TV series, originally on SyFY, now continuing on Amazon Prime due to fan outcry after its initial cancellation, is based on this book series.
What is The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey?
This series follows a Hampton socialite as she infiltrates the upper divisions of society in order to extract vengeance on a family that ruined hers.
What is Revenge?
This novel, by an author who also writes the popular comic "Heartstopper", focuses on friendship, school, Tumblr, and podcasts.
What is Radio Silence by Alice Oseman?
The husband in "The Riddling Tale," whose wife is cursed by turning into a flower every morning, knows which flower in the field his wife is by this physical attribute.
What is the lack of morning dew?
The short story in which Poe criticizes nineteenth century scientific advancements through an unlikely Egyptian fellow.
What is Some Words With A Mummy?
This 19th century romance has been adapted for television three times, and follows a woman who must leave the rural south and face the brutal world of the Industrial Revolution.
What is North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell?
This Netflix original series follows a wealthy woman who invests in people she deems worthy, this time a woman on the verge of a medical breakthrough. The catch? It may cost her the love of her life.
What is What / If?
This science fiction novel follows an isolated girls' school as a deadly contagion wreaks havoc on the population.
What is Wilder Girls?
In "Jorinda and Joringel," Jorinda is transformed by a witch into this bird.
What is a nightingale?
Poe’s first collection of published works, Tamerlane and Other Poems, was not signed by Poe. To whom did Poe accredit this work to?
Who is A Bostonian?