Readers share their favorite short books
Two blog readers responded with some recommendations for short books. Thank you to Beverly and Bette.
Beverly Biersdorf–“Yes, I was going to mention “Animal Farm.” Also, from back in the day, I would mention “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway (96 pp) and “Jonathan Living Seagull” by Richard Bach (144 pp). More current short reads are “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom (192 pp) and “On Chisel Beach” by Ian McEwan (166 pp)”
Bette Tullis–My current short reads are the novellas by Claire Keegan: Small Things Like These, 118 pages, and Foster, 89 pages. Such a beautiful writer and much to chew over when you’re done. After having discussed these with my Atlanta book group I was sure to attend her “interview” at the recent Charleston Literary Festival and she didn’t disappoint.
