Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump? We’ve got 8 suggestions that range from literary fiction to thriller to poetry.

With all we have to do in a day, it can be tough to find time to sit down and read — especially if your book of choice is a hefty one that will take hours, days or weeks to finish! Many readers ...

W ith dozens of books to his name, the legendary horror author Stephen King has had plenty of short works for those looking for a brief novella to add to their reading list. While King is known ...

Discover the best short books under 250 pages, from contemporary to classic, lighthearted to weighty, perfect for a one-sitting read.

10 short books to read before the year ends 1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Pages: 197. Why read it: The Alchemist is more than just a story; it’s a philosophy for life.

11 Short Books to Help You Jumpstart Your 2025 Reading Resolutions Now is the time to start thinking about what to read in January and beyond. By Leah von Essen • 12/27/24 8:00am ...

The Witcher books reading order: where to start with the short stories and novels Features By Rob Dwiar Contributions from Tyler Wilde , Lauren Aitken , Lauren Morton last updated 11 February 2025 ...

In their spareness, novellas and short novels — I’m counting any story longer than about 80 pages and any novel shorter than about 200 — reward a word-by-word reading.

How Economics Explains the World. By Andrew Leigh. Mariner Books; 240 pages; $26. Published in Britain as “The Shortest History of Economics”; Old Street; £14.99 There is no shortage of books ...