Overview
Experience the joys of literature with this this āexciting guide to all that the world of fiction has to offerā (The New York Times Book Review): a compulsively readable, deeply engaging discussion of great short novels. A journey into fiction designed with our contemporary attention spans in mind, Great Short Books suggests fifty-eight excellent short novels, all under 200 pagesāeasily readable in a week or lessāa fresh approach to a fun, fascinating year of reading.
From hard-boiled fiction to magical realism, the 18th century to the present day, Great Short Books spans genres, cultures, countries, and time to present an enchanting and diverse selection of acclaimed and canonical novels. From works in translation like Yu Miriās Tokyo Ueno Station and Marguerite Durasās The Lover to popular, acclaimed authors like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin, this compilation is a celebration of classics from the historic to contemporaryāplus a few bestsellers, including Stephen King and Colson Whitehead. Each entry includes the novelās opening lines, a spoiler-free plot summary, a āwhy you should read itā section, and suggestions for what to read next.
āAn entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guideā (Booklist), this eclectic collection is a fun and practical book for any passionate reader hoping to broaden their literary IQāor anyone who wants to find an effortless reentry into reading.
This book title, Great Short Books (A Year of Reading-Briefly) - 9781982180058, ISBN: 9781982180058, by Kenneth C. Davis, published by Scribner (September 19, 2023) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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