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

Eleven Short Story Collections That Will Get You Back Into Reading If you’ve been looking to dip your toes into the world of short stories, these must-read collections are a great place to start.

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 ...

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