Those same books would take me a week or more to read during the school year, when I’m busy, work too many hours, and am too mentally exhausted to process words at the end of a day. Because of the main character’s faith, the romance in this novel is relatively innocent and comes down to a question of the standards she will hold for herself and the vision she has for her future.Īs a teacher, a lot of my books are read in 1-2 days during the summer. If you don’t like YA, this one probably won’t change your mind, but it’s sort of refreshing for the genre in the sense that it focuses on an American Muslim heroine dealing with big-deal issues like sexual assault while also exploring interfaith dating, bullying, and family changes. I would recommend it for readers who like YA. I can’t stop thinking about it.Īnd the next day, I read the YA novel Saints & Misfits in about 8 (often interrupted) hours. I didn’t set out to read An American Marriage in a single day, but that definitely happened last week. And now, 20 of the best short books you can read in a day I’d love to hear when you reach for a short book and which novels YOU would add to this list, in the comments section. While you can knock one off in an afternoon, you will think about these books for weeks, months, even years after you put it down. I included these if the book has small pages, a large font, or tons of white space that make them quick reads.)ĭepending on your reading speed, several of these books you can read in day. (A few books push closer to the 300-page mark. Page counts vary but most of these run 200 pages or less, and deliver a lot of bang for the buck. And while many young adult books come in on the shorter end, I’m mostly recommending adult books. What qualifies as a short novelĮssay and poetry collections are usually on the slimmer side, but we’re looking for fiction here. We already have a stellar list of life-changing nonfiction books you can read in a day, so today we’re focusing on fiction. Not only can they help you get your reading routine back on track, but these are great stories where the brevity often adds to the poignency. If your reading life needs a little boost this list of short novels is for you. This ISN’T cheating! You’re still reading an entire book whether it’s technically a short story, novella, or just a short novel (as many classics are). And nothing helps build good reading momentum than short books. Sometimes what we need is to build a little momentum in our reading life. Whether difficult personal circumstances have killed your focus or lovely weather means you’re spending more time outside. We all struggle with our reading sometimes.
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