10 short books you can read in a day 📖

[@rafaela00002]

Yes for translated books!!! Translators are so important, they don't get enough credit for their work

[@veroniicagu]

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[@drishti8822]

The royalties are divided equally between translator and author.

[@rafaela00002]

@@drishti8822 where does this happen? Where I'm from you're only paid for doing the translation and that's it

[@one1lastkiss]

THIS

[@lilomorales6181]

As a translator, I thank you for this comment. Honestly, you made my day

[@toriabascal]

“before the coffee gets cold” is by far one of my favourite books of all time omg i’ve re-read it like 5 times and the second book is just as good ugh i love it

[@AClockworkReader]

I just got the second one!! I can’t wait to read it

[@toriabascal]

@@AClockworkReader ahhh i hope you love it💓

[@anicolio]

Been really wanting to read this!

[@juliej5783]

Hahah I’m currently halfway through and loving it so far 🥰

[@LovedDeukae]

Wait there is a second one?!

[@amber.kitcher]

graphic novels are also very good for if u haven't read in a while - they're almost always short/quick to read, and theres often many volumes to binge back to back!

[@susmitasarkar2738]

Fully agree.. I finished the Fence books by CS Pascat in a day and yesterday i finished Heartstopper by Alice Oseman.. this genre is becoming my comfort genre.

[@veroniicagu]

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[@readingwithriver1005]

Yess! Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi single-handedly pulled me out of a reading slump that had lasted YEARS

[@readingwithriver1005]

@@susmitasarkar2738 AYYYYY HEARTSTOPPER GANGGG 😌😌😌

[@jmsl910]

@@veroniicagu what does that icon mean?!

[@bruh3290]

This is a MUCH needed video for me. I have been in a book slump for over a month now and I feel guilty for it lol. So tysm Hannah❤

[@AClockworkReader]

no need to feel guilty! reading should always be fun first! but I hope this helps you a bit 💕

[@veroniicagu]

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[@reminiscentoss681]

Piranesi was one of the most unique and entrancing reading experiences I've had. The mystery of it all really pulls you in, and it does so much for a book that's a little over a hundred pages.

[@serenity8910]

I'm reading it right now and it is truly a wonderful book. Highly recommended. I went in not knowing much about the plot and I think it's the best way to go!

[@abigase135]

That's definitely a unique book, you have such a magical atmospheric vibe in the beginning, you get sucked in trying to figure out the world then it completely shifts genres by the end. Piranesi never lost his pure personality, he's one of my top fictional characters that need to be hugged for days

[@reminiscentoss681]

@@abigase135 Piranesi absolutely deserves hugs for days!

[@veroniicagu]

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[@nyxfairy6538]

sadly i dnf this. I was so annoyed by the confusion i was feeling while reading the book and i feel like it's not worth my time to read it if half of the book is so confusing

[@heisytrikis]

I don't think is a coincidence that all of my favorite booktubers have the picture of Dorian Gray as one of their favorite classics, I guess it's time for me to read it. Honestly, I love all of your recommendations, some of them I've been trying to read for such a long time and I think it's time a read them cause lately I've been reading books that I'm not really enjoying so I hope some of these are 5 stars for me.

[@AClockworkReader]

it's just such a good book!!

[@maggiemae3825]

Yeah dude, you gotta pick it up!

[@valeriavali3716]

The picture of Dorian Gray is also one of my favourite classics. I can highly recommend it. Its such an impressive book.❤📚

[@veroniicagu]

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[@americacastillo202]

It made me fall in love with literature again

[@elisazouza]

I’ve read 3 books in a month and I’m very proud of myself! Now reading is becoming easier ❤ would love to see your classic recs!

[@alyssanoorani3509]

I would be super interested in seeing a long books video because the fear of long books is real, but I read Gone with the Wind last year and it became a favorite of all time, so I would definitely like to read longer, more intricate stories such as that one.

[@maddiegracebeam8260]

East of Eden is also a great long read!

[@sealisa1398]

Hawaii…that’s quite long, about 900 pages with small print. Definitely one of the greatest book I’ve read. The first 20 pages sucked me in completely. Historical novel.

[@abigase135]

That's true, I've had that fear for so long and the issue is that I keep adding those books to my tbr. I tried picking up Illborn and finished it in a couple of days. So I guess it depends on the author(their writing and pace).. some make you feel how long the book is while others make every page enjoyable so you're never bored. The good ones aren't easy to find tho lol

[@lalainetanishasulicipan7240]

Gone with The Wind is my all time favorite 😭😭😭

[@adhdfuelorwhatever]

The Priory of the Orange Tree. 848 pages. Amazing.

[@Ireadanicebook]

“The cat who saved books” by Sosuke Natsukawa is also very good! So cozy and comforting, really enjoyed it and read it in less than 3 hours

[@zmk782]

I just finished reading this and loved it!

[@mariaallaine]

this book pulled me out of a reading slump

[@alexisnotokay_1041]

oooh great to hear! i got that for my birthday, and haven't got around to reading it yet- looks like it might be time to read it

[@shiannebowlin2736]

I highly recommend "And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer" by Fredrik Backman! It's definitely an emotional read and is one of my favorites of 2022 so far

[@juliemartin6101]

This is SO good. It deals with a boy's relations with his grandfather who is suffering fro dementia. It was helpful.

[@cheyenneelle]

I can vouch for this! Had me bawling my eyes out from start to finish in one sitting.

[@-umi503]

Backman is just ah-mazingggg

[@mashaparfenenko905]

It’s so good but it absolutely shattered my heart. Both of my grandfathers had dementia and it’s likely I’ll have it when I’m older, so it… was very emotional

[@millieb3823]

I literally added all of these to my tbr (other than Before the Coffee gets Cold as I have read it and absolutely loved it) I am so excited to read these especially her body and other parties!! Thankyou so much

[@lysad.4765]

I LOVE books that are written in diary format. It's an intimate experience into someone's life and also encourages me to wrote more in my diary.

[@brittanyr0613]

I love quick reads when I need to feel like I’m reading more than I am. A video for longer books that are standalones would be helpful too. I find it hard to find some that aren’t part of an ongoing series and I have commitment issues 😂

[@karmenfrbezar3488]

The Bell Jar is one of my favorite books and it is also short. I definitely recommend it!

[@susmitasarkar2738]

But its so hard to finish.. i almost felt like I am becoming Esther Greenwood so i took a break for a couple days 😅

[@leigilmore9914]

@@susmitasarkar2738 FELT

[@Thehennies]

Thissss

[@elinalindahl7776]

"Books with your favorite cast of characters" would be a fun one! Loved this

[@sarahdawson975]

I’m definitely going to add some of these, I think I was expecting shorter books. I tend to read books in the 300 page range as a regular length book, so 250 doesn’t feel that much shorter, especially because I have limited reading time and manage maybe 20-30 pages a session (on a good night 🥴) Would love to see a list of novellas. The Yellow Wallpaper is a favorite.

[@tobleroneinderjogginghose5617]

A Death in Venice by Thomas Mann is a great novella. A popular writer wants more out of life, loses his grip on reality. highly symbolic language, open for interpretation.

[@sese6165]

a 200 page novel takes me 6-8 hours, cause of my ADHD. Being this slow is physicaly painful lol

[@whydoweneedahandlehun]

Can relate

[@RoseLovesStories]

A short book I love is Tuck everlasting. It's got a very simple and comforting message. I tend to return to it in the summer as it's also set in that season. I find short stories have a wistful or sentimental feeling to them, I'm not sure why.

[@justvynexa]

the first story in Her Body & Other Parties is a story I STILL think about till this day. I never finished this collection, so I’m going to take this as a sign to pick it up before the month is over. 💚

[@jmsl910]

i wish i could remember which titles, but some of the stories had triggers for me. trust your instincts--there is noteworthy foreshadowing

[@sealisa1398]

Just started “THE SHADOW OF THE WND” Loving it thus far. This was one of your recommendations for a while ago.

[@takshatangudu8736]

I'm yet to read it! Can't wait to start!!

[@AClockworkReader]

yesss! one of my absolute favs!

[@sealisa1398]

The very first sentence is reminiscent of first sentence of ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE. I’m wondering if that was intentional…we’ll never know Zafron died in 2020.

[@ado-ante]

As someone who just got back into reading after 5 years of only skimming textbooks. Reading a "short"

[@dannieros3]

Okay I love your book recommendations anyway, but I’m so excited about that Ace book and it’s definitely going on my list. I’m aceflux and it’s been so hard explaining it to people. So many people have so many misconceptions about ace like it’s waiting til marriage or being a nun or not wanting children. Which in my opinion and experience, it’s not. I hope there can be more ace representation in media so more people can understand it

[@abbiemarsden9889]

We're being blessed with all the uploads recently- Thank-you!!!!!

[@RavenReads]

I just want to let you know I found you today, have been binge watching you, and you're the reason I have 23 books in my Amazon cart right now LOL. Can't stop watching your content. Would love a long book video!

[@moonchildslay]

on earth we're briefly gorgeous has been on my tbr for so longg that is such a good title for a book

[@jessicamarshall1975]

I tend to find graphic novels/comics/manga quick read, usually they take under a day, depending on how invested I get. Also a lot of books can be a one day read if you get invested in them. I had to read ‘The Kite Runner’ for English Lit and every time I finished a chapter I thought just one more. Come 6am the next morning and I’m emotionally devastated but I finished the book. Took me about 12 hours (though I did stop for dinner and did get a couple of hours sleep). Edit: I originally said any book could be a one day read. Yeah. Some books are just too long but if you want to go for it you do you.

[@anonymous_penguin2206]

reading short stories sounds like such a good idea to get back into reading! since starting college a few years ago, i haven't been able to read nearly as much because i can't just hop in my car and drive to the library and it's too far to walk to. i feel like it's literally affecting my mental health because the longer i go without reading the more depressed i get and reading ebooks and audiobooks just isn't the same for me and it's so much harder to get motivation to read them. to get me out of my reading slump i decided to look for graphic novels and manga because i figured i could probably go through them relatively fast but i do miss novels and will definitely be reading some (or all) of these books!

[@sorcha4393]

ik you said you dont like ebooks but kindles read like actual books n literally changed my life

[@avf_l]

If you like books written in the format of letters, you will love "The Guernsey literary and potato peal pie society". It's one of my all time favourites !!

[@luisana52001]

I LOVER the Netflix movie of that book! I didn’t knew it was an actual book by the way but it was precious.

[@HasabeMizurukara]

The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a very important read for me because it made me realize my own trauma from the lens of the MC. I loved Ace. I keep also getting to have all my friends to read it. Her Body and Other Parties is also amazing! I want to see more poetry discussed on booktube in general. I'm a poet and I don't read enough poetry because I never get recs.

[@jmsl910]

any poetry book recommendations?

[@agonz0123]

Hannah has such a power over me. I’ve lately bought so many of her book recommendations (the ones I feel comfortable reading). I am so excited to read them!!! Just bought Ace, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Loveless, and This Is How You Lose the Time War. I’m planning to read Ace next!

[@juli3836]

The Picture of Dorian Gray is incredible

[@peterevelin9939]

I would also recommend little prince as a really brief but thought provoking story!

[@acorn_woman]

This video is the highlight of my day!

[@Dominanceice7434]

I'm reading Her body and other parties and I'm in love with her writing. Perks of being a wallflower is next. Please recommend more books, short books like this cos they're amazing. (I'm a beginner , trying to read more books)

[@katelynnholt6699]

I literally just finished listing my tbr and half of these were on there, I'm so glad to hear they're worth the read!

[@peperiday]

I read 'Convenience store woman' because of your recommendation. Thank you so much for recommending this wonderful book. I read it twice. Love it a lot.

[@KennedyRose]

I'd also recommend "If Cats Disappeared From The World." It's another super short book (144 pages or less depending on the copy) and it might be my favorite book of all time! It got me into reading when I felt like I'd never be able to read for fun bc of how ADHD affects my ability to read. This list was wonderful thank you

[@moonlightstay7]

i really want to read before the coffee gets cold but i already have so many books i’ve bought that i should probably read first ahhh

[@alefiyabattiwala4429]

Hannah you are spoiling us with these back to back videos 😭😭 Thankyou so much for your efforts 💜☺

[@AClockworkReader]

got plenty more coming for you very soon ☺️

[@alefiyabattiwala4429]

@@AClockworkReader 😭💜

[@fatimamth]

how did you know we're all in reading slumps and we need to catch up on our reading? 😩😩

[@AClockworkReader]

been a reader long enough to know the struggle 😭

[@sharkloafer]

I literally never hear anyone speak about the perks of being a wallflower, it’s like my favorite book ever. tysm for covering it.

[@elyscz]

short books have so much in them, it's wild how much i love them. they carry a lot :')

[@JeAxra]

Thank you so so much for separating into chapters and labeling them. It helps for so many reasons and I really wish more people would do this especially with these list type videos. This video has definitely bumped up a number of books that have been on my radar and added a few more. Thanks :)

[@diptirathod1247]

your smile is the most gorgeous things EVERRRR

[@noahhaist186]

thank you so much for posting this hannah ! i've been in a really bad reading slump since last year and all of these books look amazing

[@jennamakesbugs]

Bit of trivia: I recently read 'Dracula' and was curious how common it is for books to be made up entirely of letters and/or diary entries. It is called an Epistolary novel. Anyway, good recs!

[@danielyoung5137]

It was more common in the Victorian era. The movie “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” is based on the Captains log in “Dracula”

[@princesskittyXx]

Honorable mention: to anyone who hasn’t read little fires everywhere I highly recommend. I love it so much. Go on good reads and read the synopsis and it’s soooo good

[@avamayette8011]

"The Houseguest" is another really good one that can be read in a day. Short psychological horror stories translated into English. It's soooo good!!

[@vanilla00fluff]

I recommend A Psalm for the Wild-Built, and if you want a quick graphic novel, the Anne of Green Gables graphic novel is sooo wholesome and sweet.

[@dtimmymoua]

i don’t read but my goal is 10 books in 2022! not a large amount but it’s a start! cheers and good luck with your reading goals

[@justaperson1998]

your outfits and taste in books never miss

[@aliqnz]

nick and charlie and this winter are really good dbooks and are short!! love them

[@Sometimes-goblina]

Her body and other parties is soooo good. The stories were very unexpected and I think I will be getting back to them in the future.

[@heisytrikis]

Three videos in one month? I've been blessed 💓

[@AClockworkReader]

got even more coming soon!

[@heisytrikis]

@@AClockworkReader so excited!!!!!

[@_parthsharma_]

That sweater is so beautiful😍

[@erinsbooks]

Would like some longer book recs and books that are like Taylor Jenkins Reids books

[@CaptBinoyVarakil]

Excellent 👏👏👏 thanks for this great video on short books 🥰🥰🥰

[@Kdhwk]

thank you, thank you, thank you!! for continually recommending ACE. as an aroace person it’s hard to find any representation in media and it can even be hard feeling included in the queer community sometimes. i have had ACE on my tbr for a while and have heard about it from other ace people but seeing my favourite book-tuber not only read it, but have it be in their top books of the year AND continue to recommend it means the absolute world to me!!! it often feels like we aren’t taken seriously so it just made me really happy to see you talk about it so positively!! All the love!! 🥺🥲🥰

[@nathanruckle4527]

I would add Giovanni's Room to this list!!! It's 169 pages in my edition.

[@demeta3201]

A short book that I just finished and really liked is comfort me with apples

[@robyn8221]

I, too, love books written in letter or journal format. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@liselottepedersen4737]

When breath becomes air is short and wonderful. Highly recomend.

[@Baileyperman23]

I think you should read Crossing Stones by Helen Frost its really nice and short it even made me cry but that’s probably because im super sensitive❤️

[@jamcarnage]

I've just come off back to back days of reading convenience store woman and then Piranesi, each one read over the course of each day. They've really helped pull me out of a lengthy reading slump. You have listed a few others here I've had my eye on and feel compelled to go ahead with making the purchases. Thank you and great video!

[@takshatangudu8736]

Haven't read anything since 1 week, really needed this!!

[@nasserkurmally2925]

thank you so much Hannah for the book recommendations , i will be sure to read them when i can .one book that i would personally recommend if anyone is interested or just wants to read a good poetry book is Meraki by Sarah Janabi . it is literally so beautiful (or at least in my opinion ) and some of the poems really touched me so yeah highly recommend even though i am 100% sure no-one is reading this but yeah . love you Hannah💖

[@shannonigans_]

i love the epistolary books too. its one of my favorite fanfic tropes to read. also, thank you for the perks TW. People sometimes skip that about the ending and they really shouldn’t.

[@asazan7804]

I needed this. I’ve been picking books, reading them, and then putting them down. I’m mentally not there to handle a long story. I just need something short.

[@ayeshabali08]

Perks of being a wallflower is my favorite book, it is just awesome *chef's kiss*

[@Tinkerbelch4928]

Some of my favourite short books are 'In Watermelon Sugar', which I found super unique and cozy, and 'This Is How You Lose The Time War' which has some of the most stunning prose I've ever read. It's basically about two characters who write letters to each other over a span of time and each character is actually written by a different author. It's one of the most beautiful books I've ever read. Highly recommend both!

[@Canyonswft13]

I love that book😭

[@miriamajigboye7473]

I love your background it so comforting for some reason ☺

[@ilyqd]

Lullabies is my favorite poetry book, Lang Leav just writes so beautifully! On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous made me fall in love with books all over again.

[@kianasoura]

hannah's outfits are literally so cute!! i love how the green ribbon matched with "her body and other parties"💗💗

[@johnrobertcochran6357]

The curious incident of the dog in the night time has a scene with letters in if you are interested.

[@alexiscardenas9147]

YES! I needed this today!

[@abbiemarsden9889]

Ahh this is the exact video I needed

[@ammacrellin2537]

love that you're active again

[@canwegetmuchhigher729]

Hannah you should try I'm thinking of ending things. It's a thriller and it's super short. It's one of my favourite books of all time.

[@JulEnglefaris]

Same. I've read it like 5 times, I love that book.

[@meghanspangenberg6869]

THANK YOU!! I needed this :)

[@zoeashbridge8262]

absolutely agree with the perks!! my favourites are : - things have gotten worse since we last spoke by eric larocca - winter in sokcho by elisa shua dusapin - lost boy by christina henry - i’m thinking of ending things by iain reid - the vegetarian by han kang - no.6 by atsuko asano (my fave manga series)

[@shirohboy]

i’ve been wanting to read things have gotten worse since we last spoke but it’s been sold out everywhere for the longest time 😖 if anyone knows where i can get it because i have searched high and low lol

[@sai-bi2rh]

@@shirohboy you could try downloading the ebook if you like, so that you purchase it after you're done reading it and liking it.

[@shirohboy]

@@sai-bi2rh yeah i might just do that! :)

[@makhfi9578]

things have gotten worse since we last spoke is kind of disturbing tho,, i read it and it was good but it was kind of disgusting lmao i couldn't chew down food after it that day after reading it. i had never actually read a twisted fiction type of book before this so that's why it was disturbing at first but if you like that kinda stuff then it's good!

[@KukrejaAnamika]

@@shirohboy I would really suggest looking at triggers before, if you have anything against animal harm or vivid descriptions of harm to humans or animals, this is not for you. It was not something I would consider reading in a weak mental state, I live alone and it sent me into a suicidal spiral.

[@lxxy05]

can you do an updated favorite series video? i realized we both share the same book taste and i owe all of my love of v.e schwab to you!! i need more recommendations!

[@carolinetaylor3069]

Hi Hannah, I bought "5 Centimeters per Second" per your recommendation from one of your last few videos and I can't wait to read it!

[@AClockworkReader]

ahhh I hope you love it!

[@coolkid6980]

one of my favorite translated books is Heaven by Mieko Kawakami. She’s a genius writer and it’s a fantastic book.

[@juliababyjenjenny8485]

Yes to a long books recommendations!

[@sarahladuke2456]

Love letters to the dead is an amazing book in letter format

[@jessicablack]

A short book that I recently read and loved was I Remember by Emily Hoffmann. It's told from the point of view of a house that tells the stories of its tenants over 50 years

[@m87020]

Pleaasee do a long book recommendations video I would love that!

[@batooljafri2546]

I think you will enjoy this book then, Meet Me at the Museum - Anne Youngson, a relatively short book (less than 300 pages) and the writing is in a letter format between two middle aged people. I don't want to give away too much, but I hope you someday pick up this book, I enjoyed reading it and finished this in a couple of days:) Love the videos and already added these books to my list😊

[@ellagrace2607]

ahhhh hannah uploaded and I was squealing for like 3 minutes before i started watching it 🥹🥹

[@rashibagrecha2799]

Hey I think you’ll really like letters to a young poet by Rainer Maria Rilke.it’s just a collection of letters the author writes to an aspiring poet.it’s really amazing and makes you think about a lot of things in a different way. And absolutely loved your video and got away with some great recommendations ✨

[@mariamalaa8222]

I’m only just starting the video, but Hannah in green feels so right for some reason?😍

[@adilrehman7346]

I was waiting for this video Hannah like forever.❤❤❤❤

[@blending_in]

Yes I would love long book recommendations!!

[@vanessanicole516]

I’m making a purchase of before the coffee gets cold next month for a summer read TBR for summerween as a cozy quick early fall read!!

[@s0ur-pineapplez]

if you haven’t already i totally suggest the book Where Secrets Lie !! ITS SICH A GOOD READ AND WAS THE FIRST NOVEL TO GET ME BACK INTO BOOKS. 1000/10 my favorite book ever and it has384 pages. i read it in 2 weeks but there were also days where i was super busy and couldn’t read so i probably could’ve finished it in a few days if given the right amount of time

[@alisondowdle3285]

I was just thinking how I wish there were more booktube videos about backlist titles! It feels like everyone is talking about the same 6 books all the time. Hot new books are great but I'm a reader who loves "secret gems" too so this is exactly what I was Looking for today ❤

[@cameronbutterfly]

I never thought about how personal a book written by letters could be I definitely want to try reading some now!!

[@meljstephan]

I don't know that I can read Before The Coffee Gets Cold. I know it contains at least one story relating to Alzheimer's and that's just too close to home for me after losing my grandpa. I would say "maybe someday", but I don't know that my grief is ever going to fully fade. It sounds wonderful but there's a difference between "I want a book that will make me feel stuff" and "no this book will literally make me unwell with sadness". But I'm really glad to hear that a lot of people found it a healing and meaningful read. Books can be truly fantastic friends

[@AllieAttarian]

Dear Martin is so good!!!! Highly recommend

[@josephr9930]

good list, like how you offered some variation in genre.

[@jordanalford2825]

You seem to be doing well. I’m happy for you