Books offer a different World every time you turn the pages. How many of these book trivia questions will you recognise and be able to answer? There have been many famous authors over the years, offering some great literary genius. Try these book quiz questions for yourself or in your next pub quiz.
Book Trivia Questions Round 1
Stephen King published this book in 1977. It’s considered to be his most sold book to date. Can you name the title?
The Shining is considered to be Stephen King’s most popular novel to date.
In what year was the first Harry Potter book published?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published in 1997.
Which famous novelist wrote Oliver Twist?
Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist as a serial between 1837 and 1839.
Can you name the three Lord Of The Rings Books?
The Fellowship Of The Ring was published in 1954. The Two Towers was published in 1954 and The return Of The King was published in 1955.
Which famous author created the character Sherlock Holmes?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Book Trivia Questions Round 2
The book series featuring the character Jack Reacher is written by which author?
Lee Child
If you were reading a book about a little boy who bought a chocolate bar and won a prize, what would you be reading?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Can you name the author who wrote The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe?
C.S. Lewis wrote The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in 1950.
What was the dog’s name in the Famous Five series?
Timmy the dog.
Name the title of Jane Austen’s first published novel.
Sense and Sensibility was the first novel written and published by Jane Austen in 1811.
Book Trivia Questions Round 3
Which famous author created the character Miss Marple?
In the Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, who was Huck’s best friend?
Tom Sawyer was Huckleberry Finn’s best friend.
Can you name the literary prize which is awarded each year for the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland?
The Booker Prize.
David Walliams wrote a book about a boy forced to visit his granny each week. The boy thought granny was boring until he realised she had a secret life. What’s the title of the book?
Gangsta Granny
We commonly refer to The Diary of Anne Frank written by Anne Frank. The book actually has a different title, can you name it?
The Diary of a Young Girl
Book Trivia Questions Round 4
Richard Bachman is the pen name of which famous horror author?
Stephen King wrote under the name Richard Bachman including the 1982 novel The Running Man.
The Cormoran Strike series is written by which famous author?
J.K Rowling
How many books were in the Secret Seven series written by Enid Blyton?
There were 15 Secret Seven books published between 1949 and 1963.
Where was Wuthering Heights set?
Wuthering Heights is set in Yorkshire.
Which novel by Charles Dickens features characters including Fagin and Bill Sikes?
Oliver Twist
Book Trivia Questions Round 5
In the Harry Potter series which platform goes to Hogwarts from Kings Cross station?
You need to get to Platform 9 ¾ to be able to travel to Hogwarts
Which American author wrote A Time For Mercy?
John Grisham wrote A Time For Mercy
What nationality was Sir Walter Scott?
Sir Walter Scott was Scottish
What’s the title of the 2007 novel written about the rights of women under the Taliban?
A Thousand Splendid Suns
The book The Martian Chronicles was written by whom?
Ray Bradbury
Book Trivia Questions Round 6
Finish the title of the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne – The Scarlet _______
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote The Scarlet Letter
Finish the title of the Roald Dahl book – James and the Giant _______
James and the Giant Peach
World Book Day is recognised in what month in the UK each year?
World Book Day is in March
Name the character in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice book who declared his love for Elizabeth?
Mr Darcy (Fitzwilliam Darcy)
What year was the first edition of the Guinness Book Of Records published?
1955
Book Trivia Questions Round 7
Which British author wrote Jane Eyre?
Charlotte Bronte wrote Jane Eyre
What’s the title of the science fiction novel written by George Orwell featuring a character called Napoleon?
Animal Farm
What F. Scott Fitzgerald novel was set in New York City?
The Great Gatsby
In what Country do you have to reside in to qualify for the Pulitzer Prize?
You have to be a US citizen
The famous novel The Hobbit was published on 19th September 1937. Name the author.
The author of The Hobbit was J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Trivia Questions Round 8
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is set in which US state?
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is set in Oregon
The character Ichabod Crane is from which short story?
Ichabod Crane is from The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
Who wrote War and Peace?
Leo Tolstoy wrote War and Peace
What type of whale is Moby Dick?
Moby Dick is a Sperm Whale
Who wrote How The Grinch Stole Christmas?
Dr. Seuss wrote How The Grinch Stole Christmas
