Great Short Books: A Year of Reading Classics Briefly by Kenneth C. Davis

Great Short Books: A Year Of Reading Briefly By Kenneth Davis Hardback 1st edition 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. Great Short Books suggests fifty-eight excellent short novels. Each entry includes the novel's opening lines, a spoiler-free plot summary, a "why you should read it" section, & suggestions for what to read next. From hard-boiled fiction to magical realism, the 18th century to the present day, this book 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 Veno Station and Marguerite Dura'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. "An entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guide" (Booklist ), this eclectic collection & practical book is fun for any passionate reader hoping to broaden their literary IQ-or anyone who wants to find an effortless reentry into reading. Great Short Books: A Year Of Reading Briefly hardback bestsellers book blurbs nonfiction authors book blurbs read classical books novels classics