Books for Nooks Trivia Quiz

Answer: John Scalzi

John Scalzi published his first Sci-Fi novel in 2005, although he had published short fiction and online stories prior to that. In his novel "Redshirts", the main characters are new crew members on a spaceship who find themselves in a situation of fear and danger, trying desperately to avoid being the 'redshirt' (like in Star Trek) who gets killed on every mission. And then they learn the incredible truth...

Answer: The Cuckoo's Calling

"Harry Potter" novelist J.K. Rowling confirmed in July, 2013 that she had written the book under a pseudonym, stating that she enjoyed releasing a book without hype and receiving objective feedback. During the period from its publication until the revelation of its true author, "The Cuckoo's Calling" sold 1500 copies. Since that disclosure it has been reprinted twice and spent time as first on the "Amazon.com" bestseller list. Rowling has announced her intent to publish a sequel.

Answer: Douglas Adams

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", featuring the unique character known as Marvin the Paranoid Android, was written by Douglas Adams. The book is written as if it is an encyclopedia that has information about places to go and things to do all around the galaxy. It is a fictional travel guide with many marvelous characters including Deep Thought, the philosophical supercomputer, Frankie Mouse, and Zaphod.

It is a must for all science fiction fans.

Answer: A Tale of Two Cities

Well, it has had a while to build up sales; but Charles Dickens' 1859 story of unrequited love, lives wasted, and self-sacrifice - all of it told against the backdrop of the French Revolution - has sold an estimated 200 million copies worldwide. Originally published as installments, the novel has remained consistently popular and studied by students. Of the runners-up in sales, only "The Little Prince" comes close, at 150 million copies.

Answer: Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve wrote his autobiography, "Still Me", approximately five years before his death at the age of 52. Reeve limits his autobiography to his experiences during the making of the "Superman" films and the subsequent years of his life. He deals poignantly with his equestrian accident and his life after becoming quadriplegic.

This book deals with the ugly truth of his life after becoming disabled and the simple title says it all. One of the most successful autobiographies of all time, the book spent eleven weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list and Reeve won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album.

Answer: In Cold Blood

"In Cold Blood" tells the story of the 1959 murders of the members of a prosperous Kansas farm family by a pair of drifters looking to rob them. Capote spent time in the community, getting to know its residents, the law enforcement officers on the case, and most importantly, the two accused murderers.

The resulting book, which garnered much praise, was assailed by some as not scrupulously factual and by others as a form of pornographic violence.

Answer: Pills

The "dolls" in this novel, were pills, both sleeping pills and stimulants. The book takes place in New York City and focuses on Broadway life. The three main characters and their different paths to success and ruin are chronicled. These three women are said to be based on the lives of Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, and Carole Landis, although this is not supported by the author.

This novel shows just how unglamorous, and difficult, life on the stage can be.

Answer: Spanish

Born María del Socorro Tellado López on April 25, 1927, this incredible Spanish lady sold more than 400 million copies of her books in her lifetime. She wrote under the pen names Corín Tellado, Ada Miller Leswy, and Ada Miller, and many of her books have been best sellers in many different Spanish-speaking countries.

Answer: Elmore Leonard

If you haven't read one of Leonard's novels, run (don't walk) to your library, bookstore, or e-book provider! Called the "Dickens of Detroit", Leonard was acclaimed for his gritty realism, spare writing style, and flair for dialogue in a career that spanned sixty years. Leonard started with stories of the American West, and then moved to crime stories set in Detroit, Florida, and even in Hollywood, which, sadly, very rarely captured the style of his books in their screen adaptations. "Out of Sight" and "Get Shorty" were fortunate exceptions. Young writers could do worse than to follow his "Ten Rules of Writing".

Answer: False

"Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance" is actually the autobiography of American president Barack Obama. This book deals with growing up a racially mixed child from a broken home. This book was published in 1995 shortly before Obama launched his political career.

This book covers his childhood and very early adulthood. It covers his life in Indonesia, Hawaii, and Los Angeles. The book ends with him finally meeting his father's family who lived in Kenya. It is the interesting story of an interesting life.