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Which Daphne du Maurier novel is centred around a coaching house on Bodmin Moor? Which of these is a popular Bodybuilding magazine `Posedown`, `Gymbag` or `Flex`? Which author's books include the titles 'Body of Evidence', 'Post Mortem' and 'Predator'? Who wrote the novel The Other Boleyn Girl? Which strong man appears in the Bible in the Book of Judges? Who is credited with writing most of the Bible book of Psalms? Who wrote The Book of Snobs? Who (although he claims that the author was an entity named Aiwass, his personal Holy Guardian Angel or Higher Self) is credited with writing Liber AL vel Legis, the central sacred text of Thelema, commonly referred to as The Book of the Law, in 1904? Released in March 2008, the film 'Horton Hears A Who !',starring Jim Carrey, was based on a book of the same name by which author? Borachio is a villain in which Shakespeare play? Joseph Addison and Richard Steele founded (in 1711), and Boris Johnson edited, which British magazine? Who wrote The Quare Fellow and Borstal Boy? Which novelist wrote 'The Bostonians'? Bound for Glory is the 1943 autobiography of which singer-songwriter? Published in 1980, which American author wrote the book The Bourne Identity ? Which author wrote The Bourne Identity? The Boy in The Dress and Gangsta Granny are books written by which actor/writer? Who wrote 'The Boys From Brazil'? Who wrote the novels Rosemary's Baby, The Stepford Wives and The Boys from Brazil? Who wrote The Stepford Wives, Rosemary's Baby, and The Boys from Brazil? Which author's first autobiography was entitled Boy:Tales of Childhood? What comic strip, created by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart, follows the antics of a large cast of characters in a shabby medieval kingdom, featuring a King who refers to his subjects as idiots? Who wrote the 1932 novel 'Brave New World'? Which SAS soldier wrote the book 'Bravo Two Zero', an account of a failed mission during the (1st) Gulf War? Which famous work by Brendan Behan is set in a Dublin prison? Patrick Bateman is a serial killer and businessman in which novel by Brett Easton Ellis? Brideshead Revisited, written in 1945, was a famous novel by which famous author? film Brideshead Revisited was based on who's novel penned in 1945? Which author wrote the classic novel Brideshead Revisited later made into a television series? Which English novelist wrote Decline and Fall, Brideshead Revisited and Officers and Gentlemen? Who wrote the novel 'Brideshead Revisited'? Which physicist wrote A Brief History of Time? Who wrote `A Brief History Of Time`? Who wrote the book A Brief History Of Time? Which 20th century novelist wrote The Quiet American, Stamboul Train, Brighton Rock and The Power And The Glory? Who is the central character of Hilary Mantels Booker Prize winning novels Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies? Who wrote the 1948 play 'The Browning Version'? Who wrote the plays The Browning Version and Separate Tables? Whose first novel was Buddenbrooks, published in 1901? Which author has written the novels My Beautiful Launderette and the Buddha of Suburbia? Which female detective featured in the books `The Hidden Staircase`, `The Bungalow Mystery` and `The Secret Of The Old Clock`? Responsible for such novels as Burmese Days, Keep the Aspidistra Flying, and Coming Up for Air, British author Eric Blair was popularly known as whom? Which Author wrote 'Burmese Days' in 1934 and 'Coming Up For Air' in 1939'? Which English author's five years experience in the Indian Imperial Police was behind his 1934 novel 'Burmese Days'? Four Quartets, a set of four poems (Burnt Norton, East Coker, The Dry Salvages and Little Gidding) published between 1936 and 1942, were written by whom? How are the poems 'Burnt Norton', 'East Coker', 'The Dry Salvages' and 'Little Gidding' by TS Eliot known collectively? The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss was a commentary on what real-life war? Who wrote the 1951 novel 'The Caine Mutiny'? Who in the 1930's wrote the novel 'Cakes And Ale'? Who wrote numerous short stories and plays and the novels Of Human Bondage, The Moon And Sixpence and Cakes And Ale? In the book 'Call For The Dead', who is described as a 'short, fat man with a quiet disposition'? Which character appeared for the first time in the book 'Call For The Dead'? Who wrote the novel 'The Call Of The Wild'? Which American author wrote The Call Of The Wild, White Fang, The Sea Wolf and The Game? Whose 'Plays Pleasant' included `Candida' and 'You Never Can Tell'? Which French writer, born Francois-Marie Arouet in 1694, wrote Candide? Which philosopher wrote the satirical 1759 novel Candide? Who wrote Candide? Who wrote the satire Candide published in 1759? Who wrote the novel Cannery Row? Who wrote `The Canterbury Tales`? Who wrote the 'Canterbury Tales' in the 14th Century? Which mediaeval author wrote The Canterbury Tales? The strongly featured character Alyson/Alys in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is better known as? Whose tale in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales tells of a knight sent away by his queen to discover what women want above all else? Which Welsh author, born in Cardiff, has written over 30 books, including Pillars of the Earth, Fall of Giants and Capricorn One? Which detective is the protagonist of the novels Dead Man's Folly, Cards on the Table and Mrs McGinty's Dead? Carlo Collodi created which famous children's character? What is the name of the photograph taken by Voyager 1 of the Earth against the vastness of space which lent itself to the title of a 1994 book by Carl Sagan? Who wrote 'The Carpet People', 'Hogfather', 'The Last Continent', 'Men At Arms', and 'Mote'? The film 'Carrie' was based on a book by which author? Who wrote the 1974 novel 'Carrie'? `Carte Blanche' is a 2011 James Bond novel by which writer usually associated with the crime genre? The character 'James Bond' was created by Ian Fleming, but who wrote the book 'Carte Blanche' featuring 'James Bond'? 'The Castle of Otranto' often called the first gothic novel, was written in 1764 by whom? Which Czech author wrote The Trial and The Castle? Who wrote the book Catch-22? Which American author wrote the book The Catcher In The Rye in 1951 ? Who wrote the 1951 novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'? Catherine Barkley, Helen Ferguson and Rinaldi are all characters in which World War I novel by Ernest Hemingway? Catherine Morland is a leading character in which novel? Which author created Elinor Dashwood, Emma Woodhouse and Catherine Morland? Who is the protagonist and narrator of Robert Louis Stevenson's novels 'Kidnapped' and 'Catriona'? 'Catriona', also known as 'David Balfour', was the sequel to which novel? Who wrote the musical Cats? Who wrote the text on which the musical Cats was based? Starship Troopers, Stranger in a Strange Land, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, The Cat Who Walks Through Walls? In literature who was Cedric Errol? Who wrote the novel 'The Cement Garden'? Who wrote the poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'? Charles Bingley was a character in what classic Jane Austen novel? In which Shakespeare play do the characters Duke Frederick and Charles the Wrestler appear? Lucie Manette married Charles Darnay in which Dickens novel? What was Charles Dickens final completed novel? Which Charles Dickens novel, his last completed work, features' John Harmon' and the title character 'John Rokesmith'? In which Charles Dickens novel does the character Mr M Choakumchild appear?  'Now what I want is, Facts' is the opening line of which Charles Dickens novel? School Master Thomas Gradgrind is a character in which Charles Dickens novel? Which work by Charles Dickens is set in 'Coketown'? Which is the only novel by Charles Dickens to have a female narrator (Esther Summerson)? Mr Barkis, Edward Murdstone and Tommy Traddles are all characters in which Charles Dickens novel? The title of which Charles Dickens novel is also the name of a famous American magician? In the novel, The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, who brought an action against Mr Pickwick, for breach of promise to marry? Which was Charles Dickens' first published novel, serialised in 20 monthly parts from April 1836 ? Codlin and Short are Punch and Judy men in which novel by Charles Dickens? Which novel by Charles Dickens has sold the most copies? The One-Eyed Bagman is a story -teller in which novel by Charles Dickens? 'Sir Leicester and Lady Dedlock' appear in which Charles Dickens novel? Which novel did Charles Dickens leave unfinished upon his death in 1870? Bella Wilfer is a character in which of Charles Dickens' books? ..A tale of the riots of eighty completes the title of which work by Charles Dickens? 'Simon Tappertit' appears in which novel by Charles Dickens? Which Charles Dickens novel was set during the Gordon riots? Which Charles Dickens followed 'Nicholas Nickleby'? 'Now what I want is, Facts' is the opening line of which Charles Dickens novel? What is the title of the shortest novel by Charles Dickens? Which is Charles Dickens' third published novel, its characters include: Madame Mantalini, Newman Noggs and Vincent Crummles? Which Charles Dickens novel has two title characters, both called 'Paul' and a full title that ends with the words: 'Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation'? The life of 15th century French serial killer Gilles de Rais is believed to be the basis of which story by Charles Perrault? Charles Webb wrote which book, made into a famous film directed by Mike Nichols, in 1967? In which Dickens' novel do the characters Aunt Rose, Charley Bates and Toby Crackit appear? What was Roald Dahl`s follow up to his book `Charlie And The Chocolate Factory` called? Who wrote the children's classic 'Charlotte's Web'? Who wrote the novel `Lady Chatterly`s Lover`? Which playwright wrote The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, and The Cherry Orchard? In which book would you find the Cheshire Cat? Which of the Romantic poets wrote the epic semi- autobiographical poem 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage'? Who wrote the poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage? What bird is the symbol of Children's Penguin books ? Which British poet wrote 'A Child's Christmas in Wales'? Similar to John Reed's Ten Days that Shook the World, which influential 1930s book by Edgar Snow is an account of the Communist Party of China? Who wrote the novel Chitty Chitty Bang Bang : The Magical Car? What English write, author of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Diamond Smugglers, plus dozens of others, lived on the Jamaican estate Goldeneye? Who wrote the 1999 novel Chocolat set in the French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes? In which book of the Christian Bible is the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead? Christian Grey is a character in what recent book trilogy? What is the name of Tiny Tim's father in the story, 'A Christmas Carol'? Which Benedictine monk wrote 'Chronica Majora', a history of the world from the creation to 1959? Which was the title of the 7th and final book in the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis? Which, chronologically, is the first of the Chronicles of Narnia, although it was the sixth of the series of books written by author C. S. Lewis? Who wrote the novel The Cider House Rules? What brothers compiled fairy tales including Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin? Which 19th Century poet wrote 'Clancy of the Overflow'? Which 18th Century author wrote 'Clarissa' (or 'The History of a Young Lady), said to be the longest novel in the English language? Who wrote the novel 'Mrs. Dalloway' about a day in the life of 'Clarissa Dalloway' in post-World War One England? Claudius is the murderous uncle of which character in a Shakespearean play? Which author wrote Patriot Games, Clear And Present Danger and The Hunt For Red October? `The Hunt for Red October`, `Patriot Games`, and `Clear and Present Danger` are all films based on novels by whom? Which poem written by Clement Moore was originally titled A Visit from Saint Nicholas? Who wrote The Client (1993) and Sycamore Row(2013)? Which late British author of 'A Clockwork Orange' had a blue plaque unveiled in October 2012 at Manchester University, where he studied? Who wrote the novella A Clockwork Orange? Closing Time was a sequel to which famous novel of 1961? Who wrote 'Cocaine Nights', 'The Drowned World', and 'High Rise'? Which US-born naturalised Briton wrote Murder In The Cathedral, The Cocktail Party and The Wasteland? Who wrote the plays 'The Cocktail Party' and 'The Family Reunion'? 'The Codex Leicester' (or Codex Hammer) is a collection of mostly scientific writings by which scientist/inventor?  'The Codex Leicester' (or Codex Hammer) is a collection of mostly scientific writings by which scientist/inventor? Who wrote 'Imajica', 'Coldheart Canyon' and 'Galilee'? Which nineteenth century conflict is the background to the novel 'Cold Mountain' by Charles Frazier? Who wrote Colonel Sun, a James Bond continuation? Which author using the pen name Robert Markham wrote a James Bond book called 'Colonel Sun' after the death of Ian Fleming? The Colour of Magic, published in 1983, was the first of which series of novels? Who wrote The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van? Which American revolutionary leader wrote the influential pamphlet Common Sense in 1776? Buried in Highgate in London and subsequently immortalised in economic and social theory, who wrote The Communist Manifesto in 1848? Who wrote The Communist Manifesto (1848) and Das Kapital (1867)? Which German social economist of Jewish descent, expelled from Germany and France, co-wrote in London The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital? In what language was The Communist Manifesto written? In which language was the Communist Manifesto by Marx/Engels first published, in 1848? Who was the author of the literary work 'A Mask presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634' a work more commonly known as 'Comus'? What is the title of the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle? Which hero of several Arthur Conan Doyle stories was first introduced in the novel 'The Lost World' in 1912? Which character is Arthur Conan Doyle most famous for creating? Who wrote the picaresque American novel 'A Confederacy of Dunces'? Confessions of an English Opium Eater, was a work by which essayist? Who achieved fame for his ,'Confessions Of An English Opium Eater'? Who wrote 'Confessions of an English Opium Eater'? Which American author wrote the novels 'Sophie's Choice' and 'The Confessions of Nat Turner'? Which English playwright (The Conscious Lovers) founded the Tatler, the Spectator and the Guardian? Who was the author of the book `The Constant Gardener`? Who wrote the children's books 'Pigeon Post' and 'Coot Club'? Great short-stories like The Gift of the Magi, The Ransom of Red Chief, and The Cop and the Anthem are from what collection of O. Henry that was a reaction to a statement that only four hundred people mattered in New York? In which Shakespeare play does the lead character have 3 daughters called Goneril, Regan and Cordelia? Which king had daughters named Cordelia, Regan and Goneril? Who wrote the 1964 book 'The Corridors of Power'? The most-translated contemporary Italian writer at the time of his death in 1985, whose best known works are the Our Ancestors trilogy and the Cosmicomics collection of short stories? In which Shakespeare play will you find 'Dull', 'Costard' and 'Moth'? Who wrote the novel `The Count Of Monte Cristo`? Who wrote the Christmas book 'The Cricket on the Hearth'? Who wrote 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'? Which German philosopher wrote Critique of Pure Reason? Which philosopher wrote the 'The Critique of Pure Reason'? Who wrote the 1952 play 'The Crucible'? Who wrote Death Of A Salesman and The Crucible? Who wrote the plays `Death Of A Salesman` and `The Crucible`? The writer of the book The Cruel Sea was born in Rodney Street, Liverpool. What was his name? Who wrote the WW11 novel 'The Cruel Sea'? Who wrote the screenplay for The Crying Game? What is the title of the first novel to be published in the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series by C S Lewis? The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, a 2005 film based on the novel by C. S. Lewis, is set mainly in which land? What is the last book in the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis? Under what pseudonym did JK Rowling publish the book 'The Cuckoo's Calling'? Curio is a character in which Shakespeare play? Who wrote the bestseller 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time'? Whose 1984 novel Neuromancer, was one of the first cyberpunk novels? In 2010 Channel Five was taken over by The Northern & Shell Publishing Group which includes the Daily Express and Daily Star, who owns the company? Who is the owner of the Daily Express? Who has been the editor of the Daily Mail since 1992? Which brothers own the Daily Telegraph? 'Mrs Dalloway' and To the Lighthouse' are among the works of which writer? Who wrote Mrs Dalloway and Orlando? Who wrote the 1925 novel Mrs Dalloway? What is the title of US author Dan Brown's debut novel? What 2003 mystery-detective novel by Dan Brown has been denounced as an attack on the Catholic Church and criticised for historical and scientific inaccuracy? What is the name of the central character, a Harvard professor of religious iconology and symbology, in Dan Brown's novels 'Angels And Demons' and 'The Da Vinci Code'? Which Dan Brown novel was the best selling fiction book in the UK in 2013, selling over 228,000 copies in its 1st week of publication? Which author and playwright wrote An Inspector Calls, When We Are Married and Dangerous Corner? Which book about a castaway was written by Daniel Defoe? Daniel Deronda was the last novel written by which English novelist? Who was the author of 'Daniel Deronda' published in 1876? Daniel Goleman was responsible for popularising and defining what management and behavioural concept in his eponymously titled (ie., the title is also the subject) 1995 book? Who wrote the children's book Danny, the Champion of the World? From which Daphne DuMaurier book is the opening line 'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderlay again'? Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again, was the first line of what Daphne du Maurier novel? Who has written a series of novels, entitled The Dark Tower, of which the first, in 1982, was entitled, The Gunslinger? Which German philosopher wrote 'Das Kapital'? Who wrote the book Das Kapital? David Balfour and Alan Breck are characters in books by which author? Bring on the Empty Horses was the sequel to which other David Niven Autobiography/Memoir ? David Walliams is to appear in a TV adaptation of which of his books, playing the Prime Minister? Who wrote The Da Vinci Code? Which SF author wrote The Day it Rained Forever? Who wrote `The Day Of The Triffids`? Which novelist works include `Dead Cert`, `Comeback` and `To The Hilt`? Written in 1962, 'Dead Cert' was whose first novel? 'The Dead Of Jericho' and 'Last Bus To Woodstock' are novels featuring which detective? A Russian political satirist, later exiled, who wrote the plays Dead Souls and The Government Inspector was..? The novel 'Dead Souls' and the play 'The Government Inspector' are two of the best known works of which Russian author? Who was the Russian author of 'Taras Bulba' and 'Dead Souls'? What beat novel featured the character Dean Moriarty? Inked by Dean Young, the travails of the Bumstead family are depicted in what comic strip created in 1930? Who wrote, the 2011 sequel to Pride and Prejudice, Death Comes to Pemberley? Which American author wrote 'Death In The Afternoon', a non-fiction work about Spanish bull fighting? Written by Ernest Hemingway, what is the subject of the 1932 non-fiction book Death In The Afternoon? The cocktail 'Death in the Afternoon', consisting of Absinthe and Champagne, was invented by which American author? Benjamin Britten's last opera. Death in Venice, is based on a 1912 short story by which author? Which Arthur wrote `Death Of A Salesman`? Who wrote the 1949 play Death of a Salesman? Who wrote the play Death of a Salesman? The memoirs of which US politican are called Decision Points? Whose 2010 autobiography, is called Decision Points? Whose memoir 'Decision Points' was published in late 2010? The first vice-president of the USA to be elected President, the father of a future President, assistant in drafting the Declaration of Independence and negotiating peace with Great Britain, and architect of vital government loans from the Netherlands, was who? Who wrote The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire between 1772 and 1787 (published from 1776 to 1789) in 6 volumes? Which American novelist wrote over 30 books, including The Pathfinder, The Deerslayer and The Last of the Mohicans? In the opening scene of which Shakespeare play does Hermia refuse to marry Demetrius, who her father has chosen for her, because she wishes to marry Lysander? The characters Denisov and Dolokhov appear in which famous novel? Which of Dennis Potter's plays for television was about a group of 7 year old children playing in the woods, all of whom were played by adults? Who wrote the poem The Deserted Village? Whose first novel was titled 'Desperate Remedies'? The character 'James Bond' was created by Ian Fleming, but who wrote the book 'Devil May Care' featuring 'James Bond'? Who wrote Devil May Care, a James Bond novel, at the request of the trustees of the estate of original 007 author Ian Fleming? Who wrote the recent best seller Devil May Care? Which playwright wrote the plays Heartbreak House, The Devil's Disciple and Back to Methusaleh? L. Ron Hubbard, science fiction writer, died on Jan 24, 1986, but is best known developing the self-help system called Dianetics, and for founding what religion? Published in 1952, who was the subject of the book Diary of a Young Girl? In which Dickens novel do the characters 'Gaffer Hexam', 'John Harmon', and 'Bradley Headstone'? Which Dickens novel starts with a Thames boatman and his daughter 'Lizzie' searching for bodies in the river? In which Dickens novel do 'Bitzer', 'Sleary', and 'James Harthouse' appear? Nadgett, Elijah Pogram and Tom Pinch appear in which Dickens novel? Which Dickens novel takes place during the French revolution? Which Dickens novel is subtitled The Parish Boy's Progress? In which Dickens novel do we find the sanctimonious architect and surveyor named 'Seth Pecksniff'? In which Dickens novel do 'Lord George Gordon', 'Simon Tappertit'and 'Dolly Varden' appear? In which novel by Dickens is Stephen Blackpool a power loom weaver in Josiah Bounderby's mill? Which Dickens' novel features Captain Cuttle, Mr Toots and Carker? After nine years of work, ' A Dictionary of the English Language' was published in 1755. Who was the compiler? What does the title of the play 'Die Rauber', by German playwright Friedrich Schiller, translate to in English? Who writes the Discworld novels? Which poem by Keats and novel by Disraeli both have the same title? What was the surname of the poet Dante, author of the Divine Comedy? In Dante's Divine Comedy, if Hell is divided into 9 circles and Paradise into 9 spheres, what is divided into 7 terraces? Dodie Smith wrote what book (later filmed by Disney)? In which Shakespeare play does Dogberry, a constable, manage to uncover Don John's plot to discredit Hero? Which Shakespeare play features 'Dogberry', a Constable? What Norwegian playwright, known as the father of modern theater, is responsible for works such as A Doll's House, An Enemy of the People, and Peer Gynt? Which Norwegian dramatist wrote the plays A Doll's House and Ghosts? Which playwright wrote Ghosts and A Doll`s House? Which title character was named Dolores Haze? Who wrote `Dombey and Son`? What bisexual English poet wrote Don Juan and She Walks in Beauty? Which British poet wrote the verse satire Don Juan? In the book by Miguel de Cervantes, who was Don Quixote's squire? What is the name of Don Quixote's squire, who appears in the ballet and the source text? What is the name of Don Quixote's horse? 'Dora Spenlow' was the first wife of which Dickens character? Which Dickens character married Dora Spenlow? What famous author wrote many plays but just one novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray? Who wrote The Picture Of Dorian Gray? Which series of books, first published in 1922, sees the main character's friends named Ginger, Henry and Douglas who call themselves the Outlaws? 'Down and Out in Paris and London' was written by which British author?  'Down and Out in Paris and London' was written by which British author? Who's first book was Down and Out in Paris and London? Who wrote 'Down And Out In Paris And London', and 'The Lion And The Unicorn'? Eric Arthur Blair, born 25 June, 1903, was the birth name of what famed English author, who penned such works as The Road To Wiggan Pier and Down and Out in Paris and London? Who was the main character in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novels A Study In Scarlet, The Sign of Four and The Hound of the Baskervilles? Who wrote the novel Dracula? Who wrote the Dream of Gerontius which Elgar later set to music? Who wrote a book called Dreams from my Father? The 1995 autobiography 'Dreams From My Father' is by which US politician? Whose book, 'Dreams From My Father', was published in 1995? What US politician's 1996 autobiography was called 'Dreams From my Father'? Dreams from my father, a story of race and heritance is about which politician? Which author wrote the 1886 novel 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'? Who wrote Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and The Master of Ballantrae? In which adventure story does the magistrate Dr Livesey feature? In the US and Canada, what appropriately titled book of Dr. Seuss is a popular gift for students graduating from high school and college? Who wrote the book 'Dubliners', first published in 1914? Who wrote the 2008 novel 'Duma Key'? In a Shakespeare play, who murders 'King Duncan'? Who wrote 'Earthly Powers', a long and ambitious first- person novel, narrated by an octogenarian homosexual? Which now defunct newspaper was originally owned by Eddy Shah? Which animated Disney movie is based on a book by Edgar Rice Burroughs? Whose debut novel was the 1969 book The Edible Woman? The 1987 film 'Roxanne' was adapted by actor Steve Martin from which Edmond Rostand play? Which of Dicken's' novels features 'Sir John and Edward Chester'? Edward Gibbon was famed for which great historical work? Who wrote the play 'Edward II'? The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the unfinished novel by which author? What was the name of the kind hearted orphan created in two books by Eleanor H Porter? What is an unrealistically optimistic person, after the title-character of Eleanor Porter's famous 1913 novel? Who wrote Elegy in a Country Churchyard? Who wrote the poem Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard? What ancient Greek mathematician compiled 13 volumes on geometry called `The Elements`? Which Greek mathematician, active in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy I and often referred to as the Father of Geometry, published the textbook Elements? Which British former politician wrote the novel 'The Eleventh Commandment'? What is the most successful literary work to date of the writer E L James? With regard to book titles, if TDVC is 'The Da Vinci Code', which E L James book is F S 0 G? Who wrote the book 'Elmer Gantry'? The classic novel by Emile Zola about a French coalminers strike in the 1860's had what title ? Name the only novel by Emily Bronte? What is the only book written by Emily Bronte? What English novelist, a purveyor of romantic fiction, is responsible for such works as Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, and Emma, among others? Who wrote The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor's New Clothes? In the 80s who wrote the novel Empire of The Sun? Who wrote 'The Empire of The Sun'? Who wrote the plays Waiting For Godot, Endgame, Play, Happy Days and Krapp's Last Tape? 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever' is the first line of 'Endymion' by which poet?  'A thing of beauty is a joy forever' is the first line of 'Endymion' by which poet? Which English queen was described by Charles Dickens in his 'Child's History Of England' as: Thirty seven, short and thin and greatly wrinkled in the face? Who was King of England when Daniel Defoe published Robinson Crusoe and Jonathan Swift published Gulliver's Travels? Which singer wrote the 2003 children's book 'The English Roses'? Scamper is a dog in which series of Enid Blyton stories ? Who wrote the novels Enigma and The Ghost? Who wrote the plays 'The Entertainer' and 'Look Back in Anger'? Who wrote the 1964 play 'Entertaining Mr Sloane'? Which epic poem by John Milton tells the story of the Fall of Adam and Eve? Which 19th century Englishman went to New Zealand to be a sheep farmer, visited Canada, and wrote Erewhon, A Psalm of Montreal and The Way of All Flesh? Which book by Eric Carle was inspired by a hole punch? 'The Road Back' is the sequel to which novel by Erich Maria Remarque published in 1929? Who wrote the 1798 treatise 'An Essay on the Principle of Population'? Vladimir and Estragon are characters from which Samuel Beckett play? Who wrote the book on which Tchaikovsky based his opera, Eugene Onegin? In which Dickens novel does 'Eugene Wrayburn' marry 'Lizzy Hexam'? Who wrote the novel Evening Class? Who wrote an Evening With Gary Lineker? Who wrote the poem 'The Eve of St. Agnes'? Who wrote a novel based on the Titanic story entitled Every Man For Himself'? E W Hornung created which fictional character? Who wrote the 1979 novel 'The Executioner's Song'? Who wrote the novel 'Exodus'? Which English Poet Laureate wrote The Faerie Queene? Who wrote the epic poem The Faerie Queen c.1590 - 1596? In which famous novel does Fagin appear? What famed science fiction writer, who celebrates an august birthday, is perhaps best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles? Who wrote the novel 'Fahrenheit 451' in 1953? The Fair Maid of Perth is a novel by which author? Fakt is the biggest-selling daily newspaper in which European country? Which English playwright wrote the 1925 play 'Fallen Angels'? Falstaff is the central character in which Shakespeare play? Which Shakespeare play could be summarised as 'Falstaff's cynical seduction of two wealthy women goes awry when they find out about each other and decide to return the compliment by making him a laughing stock'? Who wrote children's books featuring Noddy and Big Ears, and the Famous Five? Who was the author of 'Fanny Hill'? Fanny Price is the main character in which Jane Austen novel? Which early Charles Dickens novel features the characters Wackford and Fanny Squeers, Smike, Newman Noggs and the Cheeryble brothers? Which author created the character of Fantastic Mr Fox? The novels 'The Long Goodbye' and 'Farewell, My Lovely' feature which fictional detective? Born on the 21st July 1899, who wrote the novel 'A Farewell To Arms'? Who wrote A Farewell to Arms in 1929? Who wrote Farewell to Arms and The Sun Also Rises? Who wrote the book A Farewell to Arms? Who wrote Tree and Leaf and Farmer Giles of Ham? Which English novelist is best known for his Father Brown detective series? Which author wrote 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and was known as the inventor of `gonzo' journalism? Who wrote Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas? Who wrote the play 'Fear and Misery of the Third Reich'? Who wrote the feminist work Fear of Flying? The principal author of the US Constitution and writer of over 1/3 of the Federalist Papers, which US President, the 4th, was CIC during the War of 1812? The term paparazzi' is derived from the name of a character in which film by Federico Fellini? The controversial book The Female Eunuch appeared in 1970. Who was the author ? Which famous poet and author, born in India in 1865, wrote the poem 'The Female of the Species is More Deadly than the Male'? In which Shakespeare play do the characters of 'Ferdinand, King of Navarre', 'Longaville','Sir Nathaniel', 'Holofemes' and 'Dull, a Constable' appear? In which of Shakespeare's plays does the fool Feste appear? In which Shakespeare play does the clown, Feste appear? Which London football club is the subject of the novel 'Fever Pitch' by Nick Hornby? Nick Hornby`s book `Fever Pitch` is about supporting which English football team? Who is the author of the best-selling Fifty Shades of Grey series? Which Hollywood actor starred in 142 of his 153 films, having had more leading roles than any other actor.? Whose plays were all compiled by by Heminges and Condell and published in a volume called 'First Folio' seven years after his death? Which author wrote the novels `The Odessa File`, `The Fourth Protocol` and `The Fist Of God`? Who wrote Five Red Herrings and The Nine Tailors? Who wrote the novels 'Resurrection Men' and 'Fleshmarket Close'? In which novel does Flora Poste move to live with her relatives, the Starkadders, in Sussex? Which 1932 novel has characters 'Flora Poste', 'Seth Starkadder' and 'Adam Lambsbreath'? Which TV period drama is based on the writings of Flora Thompson and features the characters Dorcas Lane, Thomas Brown and Laura Timmins? What book was published by Florence Nightingale in 1860? Which astronomer, born in West Yorkshire, England in 1915 and dying in 2001 in Bournemouth, England, was a science fiction writer, whose output includes the novel The Black Cloud, a TV series A for Andromeda and a play Rockets in Ursa Major? The winner of the Nobel prize for Literature in 1932, who wrote Forsyte Saga? Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932, the citation reading 'for his distinguished art of narration which takes its highest form in The Forsyte Saga'? 'Forty Years On' is the title of the first West End play by which British playwright?  'Forty Years On' is the title of the first West End play by which British playwright? Who wrote the plays 'Forty Years On' and 'The History Boys'? Who wrote Farewell To Arms (published 1929), For Whom The Bell Tolls (1940), and received a Pulitzer and Nobel Prize for Literature for The Old Man And The Sea (1952)? Which novelist, with a three letter surname, wrote the novels 'The Name of the Rose' and 'Foucault's Pendulum'? Who is the author of the books Foucault's Pendulum and The Island of the Day Before? Which sci-fi author wrote `The Foundation Trilogy`? Which former MP wrote The Four Feathers and stories featuring Inspector Hanaud? Who wrote the novel 'The Fourth Protocol'? What is the name of the Fox in the 1981 movie The Fox and the Hound? Francesca Simon writes which series of books for young readers? Which badly behaved children's character was created by Francesca Simon, hates his brother 'Perfect Peter' and has an arch enemy 'Moody Margaret'? Which Frank Kafka novel tells the story of a seventeen- year-old European emigrant named 'Karl Rossmann'? What is the title of the 2007 US fantasy action film, starring Gerard Butler, based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller? Which American writer chronicled the lives of the Glass family in works such as Franny and Zooey, and Raise the Roofbeam, Carpenters? Which 1961 book by Frantz Fanon was described by Time magazine as 'this is not so much a book as a rock thrown through the windows of the West. It is the Communist Manifesto or the Mein Kampf of the anticolonial revolution ...'? Which was the debut novel of Frederick Forsyth later made into a film? Which 1974 novel by Frederick Forsyth features a small group of African and European mercenary soldiers hired by a British industrialist to depose the government of the fictional African country of Zangaro ? Which 1972 novel by Frederick Forsyth tells the story of a Peter Miller, a young German crime reporter who is attempting to find an SS concentration camp commander who had Killed his father ? Who wrote the French Lieutenant's Woman? Who wrote the novel The French Lieutenant's Woman? Who wrote the novel The French Lieutenants Woman? Which British playwright sprang to fame in 1936 with his comedy, French Without Tears? Robin Hood & Friar Tuck appear in which well-known novel, by Sir Walter Scott? Which 1944 work of Friedrich Hayek is among the most influential expositions of classical liberalism and is stated as the single book that significantly shaped the political ideologies of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan? Who wrote the book 'From Here To Eternity'? Who wrote the novel 'From Here To Eternity'? What was F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous novel? Dmitri, Ivan and Alexei are the eponymous central characters of which 1880 novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky? 'Gargantua' and 'Pantagruel' are literary works written by which 16th century French author? Name Garry Trudeau's army-related cartoon strip? What was the title of Gary Barlow's autobiography, released in 2006? Gaston Leroux wrote which 1911 novel, later a famous musical? Which book by Gaston Leroux tells the story of a young composer named Eric? Who wrote the General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money in 1936? Dick Dudgeon and Reverend Anthony Anderson are characters in which play by George Bernard Shaw? In which novel by George du Maurier does the character? Svengali is the hypnotic musician in which George du Maurier novel? Lenny Small and George Milton are the main characters in which novel by John Steinbeck? Which novel tells the tragic story of displaced migrants George Milton and Lennie Small? Which George Orwell novel features a character called Napoleon? In which of his books does George Orwell recount his experiences in the Spanish Civil War? What title did George Orwell give his book recalling his time as a soldier in the Spanish Civil War ? Revealed in the author's archives given to Oxford's Bodelian Library in 2008, what occupationally titled novel had the working name The Reluctant Autumn of George Smiley? Which classical author wrote the Georgics? What is the title of Geri Halliwell's 1999 autobiography? Which religious reformer and theologian appeared before the 'Diet of Worms' in Germany in 1521? 'Germinal' and 'Nana' are literary works by which 19th century French author? Which French author wrote 'Nana', 'Germinal' and `J'Accuse'? Who wrote the book The Ghost released as a film in 2010? The Ghost Road by Pat Barker, which won the Booker Prize in 1995, is the third volume in which trilogy? Who wrote The Ghost (2007) and An Officer and a Spy (2013)? The 1958 film 'Gigi' was based on the novel by which French author? Who wrote the novels 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' and 'Giovanni's Room'? The bestselling novels The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, by the late Steig Larsson, are popularly known by what name, taken from the place of employment of the main protagonist? Who is the author of the novel 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'? Who, in Steig Larsson's Millennium trilogy of books, is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'? Who wrote the novel 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'? What is the name of G.K. Chesterton's detective priest? Which German author wrote the novels 'The Glass Bead Game' and 'Siddharta'? Who wrote the novel The Godfather? The autobiography of which Bond girl was called Golden Girl? Who won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for her only novel, Gone with the Wind, which was subsequent made into a somewhat popular movie? Who wrote Gone with the Wind? The film `Gone With The Wind` is based on a novel by which author? Which English author wrote the 1934 novel Goodbye Mr Chips? Whose autobiography was Goodbye To All That? Who wrote the books 'The Good Companions' and 'An Inspector Calls'? Who wrote the novel 'The Good Companions? Which American author, born in 1892, whose novels include 'The Good Earth', is also known by her Chinese name Sai Zhenzhu? Which Scottish author wrote A Good Man in Africa, The New Confessions, and his most recent novel Ordinary Thunderstorms? 'Good Wives' and 'Jo's Boys' were sequels to whose most famous novel? The novel 'A Good Year', about a City trader who inherits a vineyard in Provence, was adapted into a film of the same name, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Marion Cottillard. Who wrote it? What was the title of Gordon Ramsay's 2006 autobiography? Published in 2015, Go Set a Watchman, written before her only prior and enduringly popular book of 1960, was written by whom? Go Set a Watchman is a sequel to which famous book? Who wrote the collection of Gothic horror stories entitled In A Glass Darkly in 1872? Grace Metalious wrote which famous novel (and TV show)? How is James Wormold described in the title of a 1958 novel by Graham Greene? Hale knew before he had been in Brighton three hours that they meant to murder him... are the opening words to which Graham Greene novel? What rock did Graham Greene write about? What was the title of Graham Norton's autobiography, published in 2004? Who wrote the novel The Grapes of Wrath? What is the name of the orphan girl raised by Miss Havisham in 'Great Expectations'? Which English author wrote the 1925 novel 'The Great Gatsby'? Who wrote the 1925 novel 'The Great Gatsby'? Mao wrote a Red Book; who wrote a Green Book? Which political leader, who came to a sticky end last year, set out his 'Third Universal Theory of Governing' in his so-called 'Little Green Book'? In legend who killed the mobster Grendel? Griffin was the main character in which book by H G Wells? The Gruffalo is a creation of which former children's laureate? Who wrote the children's book The Gruffalo? The novels 'The Gulag Archipelago' and 'One Day In The Life Of Ivan Denisovich' are two of the best known works of which Russian author? Which Irish-born novelist wrote the satire Gulliver's Travels? Who wrote `Gullivers Travels`? Which English author who died in 1991 published novels such as A Gun For Sale in 1936 and The Ministry Of Fear in 1943? January 18, 1936 saw the death of what English writer and youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Literature, responsible for such classics as The Jungle Book, The Man Who Would Be King, Gunga Din, and If? Around which war is the film `The Guns Of Navarone` set? For which novel, a study of provincial life published in 1856, was the author, Gustave Flaubert, and his publisher prosecuted for an offence against morals? What classic short story by the French writer Guy de Maupassant concerns an invisible malevolent spirit that aims to take control over the narrator? Guy Montag is the protagonist in which 1953 Ray Bradbury novel? Ha'aretz is a newspaper in which country? Who wrote the plays 'Habeus Corpus' and 'Forty Years On'? Which character in Shakespeare's Hamlet says Beware of entrance to a quarrel but being in, bear't that the opposed may be aware of thee? In the Shakespeare play 'Hamlet' the skull of which character is held by Hamlet? Who was King of Denmark in Shakespeare's Hamlet? In which novel does the character Hannibal Lecter first appear? What was the title of the book to first feature serial killer Hannibal Lecter? Which Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale features 20 mattresses? Who composed the musical work 'Harold In Italy' in 1834? What was the title of Harper Lee's only novel? Author Harper Lee announced the sequel in 2015 of her only ever book, what was the name of that sequel? What is the name of the anti-slavery novel written by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1852? Which author created the detective Harry Bosch? Which novel introduced the bully Harry Flashman? What was the name of the second 'Harry Potter' film? The fifth 'Harry Potter' book is due for publication on June 21st. What is it called? What is the name ofthe seventh and final 'Harry Potter' book due out in July 2007? What is the title of the final Harry Potter book? The musical South Pacific was based on the book Hawaii by which author? Known as The Hawkeye State, what was the 29th state to join the Union on December 28, 1848? Who wrote Quentins, Nights of Rain and Stars, Whitethorn Woods and Heart and Soul? Which famous novelist wrote the 1948 novel 'The Heart of the Matter' and the 1957 play 'The Potting Shed'? Which Norwegian playwright wrote Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder and Peer Gynt? Who wrote the 19th Century play 'Hedda Gabler'? Who wrote the book `Heidi`? Who wrote the children's book 'Heidi'? Who wrote the famous children's book 'Heidi', published in 1880? What novel, by Helen Fielding, is a modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice? The 1974 book Helter Skelter, co-written by lawyer Vincent Bugliosi, recounts whose famous crime? Henry Fleming is the narrator and hero of which 1894 war novel? Mrs Grose and Miss Jessel appear in which novella by Henry James? Name the book written in 1982 by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh and Henry Lincoln that according to its authors in a court case inspired Dan Brown to write The Da Vinci Code? In which book of 1920 did Hercule Poirot make his first appearance? What name connects a novel by Herman Hesse and a 1970s rock band? Which band's name was inspired by a novel by Herman Hesse? Hester Prynnne is the main character in which novel by US author Nathaniel Hawthorne? In what HG Wells book did we meet the  Eoli and the Morlocks? Who wrote the novel 'High Fidelity'? Who rules Narnia following the reign of High King Peter in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis? jhe BBC2 production of Wolf Hal! was based on the novels by Hilary Mantel - one was Wolf Hall, name the other.? Now fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour draws apace is the first line of which Shakespearian play? Historia Naturalis was a major work by whom? The Annals and The Histories are the 2 major works of which Roman historian who lived from around 56AD to around 117AD? Name the writer of The History Boys, winner of the 2006 Tony award for best play? Who wrote the 2004 play 'The History Boys'? Who wrote the play, later a film, The History Boys? Who wrote the 1975 novel 'The History Man'? Which author's works include The History Of Mr Polly, The Time Machine and The War Of The Worlds? Which British prime minister wrote History of the English Speaking Peoples? Who wrote 'The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'? The author of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy had an asteroid named after him after he died in 2001. What was his name? The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Who wrote The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? What is the German name of Hitler's book about his life? Name the dragonthat guarded the treasure in 'The Hobbit'? What is the name of the dragon in the 1937 novel 'The Hobbit'? Who wrote the play `Hobson's Choice' in 1916? Holly Golightly is the heroine of which novel by Truman Capote?  'Homage to Catalonia' was written by which British author? 'Homage to Catalonia' was written by which British author? Charles Fortnum is the eponymous character in whose 1973 novel The Honorary Consul? Which author created the fictional character Horrid Henry? Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 classic horror novel about split personality is called what? Who is the author of the novel 'The Horse Whisperer'? Who wrote the Booker prize-winning novel Hotel du Lac? Who wrote the play 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? Who wrote the play `Cat on a Hot Tin Roof`? Who wrote the novel 'The Hound of the Baskervilles? Which author, in 1859, founded the weekly magazine 'All The Year Round', a successor to 'Household Words'? Published in 2011, 'The House of Silk' is the first new official Sherlock Holmes mystery and was written by which author who has won many awards for his children's books? Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher? Who wrote The Fall of the House of Usher? Who wrote A Room With A View, Howard's End and A Passage To India? Who wrote the book `Howard`s End`?  'How do I love thee  Let me count the ways'  is the opening line of a work by which English poet? Which television chef published the 2008 book 'How To Cheat at Cooking'? 'How To Talk Dirty and Influence People' is the title of which US comedian's autobiography?  'How To Talk Dirty and Influence People' is the title of which US comedian's autobiography? A lot of the traditional 20th century sales theory and training was influenced by the 1937 book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'; who wrote it? What is the name of the US writer and lecturer who wrote 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'? Who wrote the 1936 book How To Win Friends and Influence People? Who wrote the self-help book 'How to win Friends and Influence People' in 1936? What was the name of She who must be obeyed in the novel She by H Rider Haggard? Which fictional doctor is the central character in a series of books by Hugh Lofting? Which 20th century French writer and philosopher wrote the plays Huis Clos, Les Mouches and Les Mains Sales and the novels La Nause and Chemins de la Libert? Which eminent zoologist wrote the books 'The Naked Ape' and'The Human Zoo'? Which novel features the scholar 'Humbert Humbert'? Which celebrity chefs autobiography in 2006 was called 'Humble Pie'? Who wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Who wrote the books Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame? Which author wrote the Hunger Games series of novels? What is the name of the futuristic nation in the 2012 film 'The Hunger Games'? What is the name of the heroine in The Hunger Games? Who wrote the novel 'Hungry as the Sea'? Whose first novel 'The Hunt for Red October' was published in 1984? Who wrote the novel 'The Hunt For Red October'? Who wrote The Hunt for Red October?