Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All five of these librarians had interesting and unique short books to recommend—from timeless classics to more contemporary picks ...

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In an age of endless content and sprawling narratives, there's a quiet brilliance to a truly short book. These aren't just quick reads; they are often meticulously crafted literary experiences, where ...

Fortunately, the fantasy genre isn’t totally devoid of snack-sized stories. There are a few great ones that readers can fly through in just one day. From a fairytale reimagining by an author known for ...

Good morning and welcome back to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a fiction writer, punk historian and a longtime contributor to the Los Angeles Times, and this summer I’ll be ...

I want to read something short. Do you ever feel that way? You’re browsing at the comic book store and every good book is a three-pound magnum opus, promising to break you open and rebuild you like ...

Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.

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