The novelist Cynan Jones once wrote that in brief fiction, “every word is doing a job. So pay attention. A short novel is an event, not a trip.” The Swedish Academy recognized that this week ...

From the blisteringly contemporary to the classic, the lighthearted to the weighty, here are our favorite short, one-sitting novels under 250 pages.

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

Short Novels: 10 Books That Read Like Secret Letters Meant for You. Story by Fritz von Burkersroda • 2w. 1 / 10 ...

You know the feeling: your suitcase is packed, your out-of-office is on and you're ready for a week of baking sun.

Discover 10 short, captivating books you can finish before year-end, perfect for busy schedules yet packed with unforgettable stories. Saniya Ahmad Khan 677 Stories Wednesday December 04, 2024 , 4 ...

And if you’ve been looking to get into short stories, these must-read collections are a great place to start. We’ve gathered eleven of the best short story collections.

This short collection of essays finds the good in the small things, from birthdays to the praying mantis. Gay’s follow-up, The Book of (More) Delights , was published this year. $10 at Amazon ...

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.