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Have you seen the meme that says something along the lines of it's National Stay Home and Read Day? Well, today is the day to do that. September 6 is National Read a Book Day, and since it is Sunday, most people can stay home - it is the day of rest, after all! We've put together some of our favorite short stories and novellas that you can read in a day.
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UNDER 100 PAGES
The Wedding Setup by Sonali Dev
Genre: Contemporary Romance
The Vibe: Charming, heartwarming, second-chance romance.
What It's About: A heartfelt short story about one woman’s journey of self-discovery and what it means to be happy. "The characters are well written and the plot is well-paced," wrote Susan in her review. "For such a short story, it's still packed full of emotions: grief for the brother that died, the relationships that changed and the people who they all used to be, as well as the love that still lingers there." wrote MK in her review.
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The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman
Genre: Women’s Fiction
The Vibe: Emotional, cozy, sisterhood-focused.
What It's About: A heartfelt short story about family, independence, and finding your place in the world. This is the first book in a 4 book series. They are all around 40 pages, so if you also have Monday off you could stay up late and read them all. "I love books about sisters, and this group of books was all about the love between sisters," wrote Susan in her review.
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Her Second Death by Melinda Leigh
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
The Vibe: Fast-paced, suspenseful, gripping.
What It's About: A prequel to the Bree Taggert series by author Melinda Leigh, a murder investigation yields parallels to the Philly detective’s own frightening past. "If you are like me and haven't read any of the series, then this is a great introduction to the main character Bree Taggert." wrote Donna in her review.
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UNDER 200 PAGES
Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause the Flood by Bradley Sides
Genre: Magical Realism / Weird Fiction
The Vibe: Surreal, emotional, uniquely imaginative.
What It's About: Bradley Sides merges the South with the weird in his latest collection of magical realism short stories, Crocodile Tears Didn’t Cause the Flood. "Full of magical realism, this collection of short stories takes ordinary events and transforms them," wrote MK in her review.
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Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis
Genre: Sci-Fi
The Vibe: Snarky, action-packed, space-heist.
What It's About: A high-octane, sexy space heist from author Beth Revis, the first in a novella trilogy. "If you are looking for a quick but highly entertaining read this weekend, then this is the book you want to read," wrote Donna in her review.
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UNDER 250 PAGES
On Trà igh Lar Beach by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
Genre: Literary Fiction
The Vibe: Atmospheric, reflective, evocative setting.
What It's About: Eric Winchat, a young writer overwhelmed by the stress of her first book contact, discovers thirteen curious items tangled in the flotsam on the Scottish beach of Traigh Lar. Inspired by the objects, she tells the intriguing story of the owner of each one, uncovering a series of dramatic events. "Overall, this is an interesting collection of stories about women of various ages and backgrounds, and the ways ephemera can sometimes give inspiration for more than we think they will," wrote MK in her review.
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What are you reading for National Read a Book Day? Let us know in the comments!
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