Great Short Books

A Year of Reading--Briefly

Great Short Books
Kenneth C Davis
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Hardback
h229 x 152mm - 448pg
22 Nov 2022
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9781982180034
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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.
"Davis, who has written numerous books about literature and history, believes that books of less than 200 pages can be a good antidote to our troubled times and the stream of doom-laden news. . . his love of books and reading shines through. . . An entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guide. " --Kirkus"Thoughtful . . . Davis' s conversational tone makes him a great guide to these literary aperitifs. This is sure to leave book lovers with something new to add to their lists. " --Publishers Weekly "Great Short Books is a fascinating, thoughtful, and inspiring guide to a marvelous form of literature: the short novel. You can dip into this book anywhere you like, but I found myself reading it cover-to-cover, delighting in discovering new works while also revisiting many of my favorites. Great Short Books is itself a great book--for those who are over-scheduled but want to expand their reading and for those who will simply delight in spending time with a passionate fellow reader who on every page reminds us why we need and love to read. " --Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club"This is the book that you didn' t know you really needed. I began digging into this book as soon as I got it, and it was such a delight to read beautiful prose, just a sip at a time, with Kenneth Davis' notes to give me context and help me more fully appreciate the stories. Keep this book near your bed or on your coffee table. It will be read and loved. " --Celeste Headlee, journalist and author of We Need to Talk and Speaking of Race
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 TheNew York Times, TheWashington 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, a former editor and writer.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781982180034
Published: 22 Nov 2022
Published In:
Imprint: Scribner Book Company
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 435g
Pages: 448

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