Posts tagged with Books

What is the name of the clown in Stephen King's "IT"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 13, 2025

In 1986, Stephen King created a shapeshifting monster that made countless readers never look at circus performers the same way again. What's the name of this infamous dancing clown in Stephen King's "IT"?

What color were Dorothy’s ruby slippers originally in “The Wizard of Oz” books?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

Everyone knows the dazzling ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz." Nearly 90 years later, it's practically a celebrity in its own right. But ruby isn't what author L. Frank Baum had in mind. What color were the slippers that carried Dorothy home in the original book?

What is Scrooge's first name in "A Christmas Carol"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 11, 2024

Every December, we dust off Charles Dickens' 1843 masterpiece "A Christmas Carol." The name "Scrooge" became so legendary it entered our language as shorthand for penny-pinching misery. But what's his first name?

What pseudonym does Stephen King use?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 7, 2024

In the 1970s, Stephen King found himself with too many stories to publish and his publisher worried that releasing more would flood the market. So he created a secret identity. What name did the Master of Horror choose?

What alias did Frodo use in “The Lord of the Rings”?

By Jesse Lennox | November 27, 2024

In "The Lord of the Rings," Gandalf's master plan for hiding Frodo from Sauron is... having him change his last name. So what alias did Gandalf pick for this questionable attempt at going incognito?

What year was the book "Wicked" released?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 26, 2024

Flying monkeys and emerald cities might be everywhere these days, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo lighting up screens as Glinda and Elphaba. But this revolutionary retelling started with a book. When did "Wicked" first land in bookstores?

What '80s book started the satanic panic?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 10, 2024

By 1980, America was ready for a new Boogeyman, and they found it in the tales of a therapist and his patient. What was the name of the book that launched the satanic panic?

When was "A Game of Thrones" published?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 22, 2024

Audiences have been flocking to theatres for frights since the start of cinema. Which horror film won over audiences and industry to become the first horror film to win Best Picture at the Oscars?

What is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 30, 2024

Explore the evolution from successful film franchises to dominant media empires. Discover how merchandising, toys, books, and more elevate franchises like Star Trek beyond movies and TV. Find out which franchise reigns supreme in earnings, surpassing all competitors in the entertainment industry.

What book is Apocalypse Now based on?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 16, 2024

Discover the literary inspiration behind Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, Apocalypse Now. Uncover the connection between the movie and the book that influenced its powerful portrayal of the Vietnam War.

What Hogwarts house is Harry Potter sorted into?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 7, 2024

Discover the magical world of Harry Potter and its cultural impact. Do you remember what house Harry was sorted into? Test your wizarding knowledge!

What was Tom Clancy’s first novel?

By Nerdy Trivia | July 30, 2024

Discover how Tom Clancy transformed from an insurance agent to a literary phenomenon and test your knowledge about his groundbreaking first novel.

What was Stephen King’s first novel?

By Nerdy Trivia | July 25, 2024

Note: Some links may reveal today's trivia. Feel free to click them after guessing! Long before he became the literary boogeyman keeping readers up at night, Stephen King was just a kid from Portland, Maine with an overactive imagination and a penchant for the macabre. Born in 1947, King's journey to the throne of horror began in the pages of comic books and on the screens of late-night monster movies. Little did the world know that these childhood obsessions would one day spawn a legacy

What’s the name of the dragon in The Hobbit?

By Nerdy Trivia | June 15, 2024

It’s not that J.R.R. Tolkien invented modern fantasy as a genre, but he certainly brought it to the masses in a way that had never been done before. When The Hobbit was first published in 1937, it was not only widely praised by critics, it was a huge commercial success. It has become one of the best-selling books in literary history, with over 100 million copies (and counting) sold. Allegedly, the inspiration for the book came to Tolkien in a bit of a flash. As he looked a blank page one day in

What song helped to inspire Stephen King’s The Stand?

By Nerdy Trivia | June 11, 2024

People went insane when George Lucas went back and edited the original Star Wars trilogy, re-releasing the films with the dubious distinction of being special editions. So I can only imagine what they did when Stephen King revamped one of his most popular novels. The Stand was originally released in the fall of 1978. While it was a breakout hit, King apparently realized it wasn’t up to snuff. So in 1990, he restored over 400 pages of originally cut material, moved the chapters around, and shift