In 2021, Gini Alhadeff, author and translator, brought a new concept to the venerable publisher New Directions. What if, she proposed, New Directions published short books—novellas or long ...

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