Great Short Books by Kenneth C Davis

Great Short Books by Kenneth C Davis

A delightful, entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time from a bestselling historian, author, and lifelong reader.

Fall back into the joys of literature with an extraordinary book for book lovers: a compulsively readable, deeply engaging list of great short novels. A journey into short fiction designed with our contemporary attention spans in mind, Great Short Books>suggests fifty-eight excellent short novels, all easily readable in a week or less--a baker's dozen 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 F. Scott Fitzgerald and Stephen King, this compilation is a celebration of classics from the historic to contemporary--plus a few bestsellers. 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.

Just like browsing in your favorite bookstore, this eclectic collection is a fun and practical book for any passionate reader hoping to broaden their collection--or anyone who wants to find an entertaining and effortless reentry into reading.

A delightful, entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time from a bestselling historian, author, and lifelong reader.

Fall back into the joys of literature with an extraordinary book for book lovers: a compulsively readable, deeply engaging list of great short novels. A journey into short fiction designed with our contemporary attention spans in mind, Great Short Books>suggests fifty-eight excellent short novels, all easily readable in a week or less--a baker's dozen 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 F. Scott Fitzgerald and Stephen King, this compilation is a celebration of classics from the historic to contemporary--plus a few bestsellers. 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.

Just like browsing in your favorite bookstore, this eclectic collection is a fun and practical book for any passionate reader hoping to broaden their collection--or anyone who wants to find an entertaining and effortless reentry into reading.

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ISBN 13	9781982180034
ISBN 10	198218003X
Title	Great Short Books
Author	Kenneth C Davis
Series	Great Short Books
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Scribner Book Company
Year published	2022-11-22
Number of pages	448
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