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Great Short Books: A Year of Reading--Briefly
This entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time, from a bestselling historian,...
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This entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time, from a bestselling historian, is the "perfect gift for busy bibliophiles" (BookPage).Experience the joys of literature with this this "exciting guide to all that the world of fiction has to offer" (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 pages--easily readable in a week or less--a 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 Miri's Tokyo Ueno Station and Marguerite Duras's The Lover to popular, acclaimed authors like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin, this compilation is a celebration of classics from the historic to contemporary--plus a few bestsellers, including Stephen King and Colson Whitehead. Each entry includes the novel's opening lines, a spoiler-free plot summary, a "why you should read it" section, and suggestions for what to read next. "An entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guide" (Booklist), this eclectic collection is a fun and practical book for any passionate reader hoping to broaden their literary IQ--or anyone who wants to find an effortless reentry into reading.
Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.43w x 1.34d
ISBN: 9781982180058
About the Author
Kenneth C. Davis has lived a life in books. He is the New York Times bestselling author of America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About History, which gave rise to his series of books and audiobooks on a range of subjects, including mythology, the Bible, geography, and the Civil War. Davis's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Smithsonian magazine, among other publications. He has appeared on national television and radio shows, including CBS This Morning, Today, and NPR. He lives in the West Village of New York City with his wife, Joann Davis.
Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.43w x 1.34d
ISBN: 9781982180058
About the Author
Kenneth C. Davis has lived a life in books. He is the New York Times bestselling author of America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About History, which gave rise to his series of books and audiobooks on a range of subjects, including mythology, the Bible, geography, and the Civil War. Davis's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Smithsonian magazine, among other publications. He has appeared on national television and radio shows, including CBS This Morning, Today, and NPR. He lives in the West Village of New York City with his wife, Joann Davis.
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