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trivia podcast
Where Lit Lovers Come to Test Their Smarts

Welcome to the Book Trivia Podcast, the ultimate show for curious readers, bookworms, and literature lovers! Each month, we serve up fresh rounds of book trivia—from classic novels to pop fiction, literary oddities, and author deep dives. Whether you're a solo listener or playing along with friends, this podcast is your go-to fix for fun, fast-paced literary quizzes.

At the Book Trivia Podcast, we are dedicated to celebrating the beauty of literature by engaging book lovers with intriguing trivia about your favorite novels.

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Did you know that @drseuss's "Green Eggs and Ham" uses only 50 different words? This was a result of a bet with his publisher, Bennett Cerf, who challenged him to write a book using a limited vocabulary. The challenge was to see if Seuss could create an engaging story with such constraints. #booktrivia #drsuess #greeneggs #booktriviapodcast

Fun Friday #booktrivia fact: Did you know people in #iceland read more books per capita than any other country in the world? Go Icelanders!

Did you know #johnsteinbeck wrote The Grapes of Wrath in only 100 days. Thats a mighty effort Johnny! #booktrivia

Did you know #maryshelley wrote #frankenstein when she was only 19? In the summer of 1816, a group of friends, including Shelley, Lord Byron, and Percy Shelley, were stuck indoors due to bad weather and decided to write ghost stories. She responded to the challenge by creating the iconic novel Frankenstein. #booktrivia

Did you know #jrrtolkein worked for the #oxforddictionary ? In fact, he spent two years researching the #etymology of words beginning with W! His most famous additions are “waggle” and “walrus”. #booktrivia

Did you know that #harperlee was #trumancapotes assistant when he wrote #incoldblood? She was in charge of managing his notes and interviewing townspeople. #booktrivia

Did you know that #cormacmccarthy used the same typewrite for 50 years? In fact, in 2009 his well-loved typewriter sold for $250,000! #booktrivia

Did you know #janeausten was actually an amateur #beer brewer? She learned the process from her mother in the Hampshire vicarage, where she grew up. #booktrivia

Did you know #AgathaChristie's novels have been translated into over 100 languages? #booktrivia

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