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And these books aren’t some consolation prize you have to resort to in a pinch, either; they’re excellent stories in their own right. Even though each of these books clocks in at under 200 pages, the stories they tell are still complex and riveting. Some of them continue on into duologies or series to depict a longer narrative, while others are complete as a standalone. From SFF stories under 100 pages you can read in one sitting to 150 page novellas with rich narratives, these 20 of the best books under 200 pages are the perfect novels to read in a day....

Okay, I was 12. A lot of the content on there definitely hasn’t withstood the test of time. But some of the stories have, and remain a frequent reread for me. Sure, they’re often clichéd, but the feel-good fluffiness is undeniable. These are the ones I want to spotlight today, because FictionPress has fallen under the radar somewhat. Its golden age ran from circa 2006 to 2013, but then some plagiarism scandals meant that the most popular stories were taken down....

The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston (April 2, 2019, from Quirk Books) This companion to Geekerella reimagines The Prince and the Pauper in the best way possible: at a con! Jess is tired of being typecast after her role as the iconic space princess, Amara. Basically, she’s over it, the franchise, and the toxic fans. Imogene Lovelace is on a mission to save her favorite character in the Starfield franchise: Princess Amara....

Two-thirds of this year’s shortlisted authors are new to English language readers and have been widely praised for their originality, with the judges writing that the shortlisted books are “revolutionary in form, in content and in point of view.” In a comment to The Guardian, chair of the judges, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, notes that the judges were interested in books that blurred the lines between fiction and nonfiction. — The Booker Prizes (@TheBookerPrizes) April 22, 2021 “Fiction takes many, many different forms, and some of the books came close to being historical writing....

Figuring out your TBR and first read of a new year can be a daunting task, I know. But these 13 historical fiction books are definitely contenders. These stories span centuries and continents and tell tales both forgotten and new, full of characters you’re sure to fall in love with. I suggest you go ahead and put the holds in at your library now, because some of these stories are probably going to go fast....

Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite First things first, you need access to reading material. Not only is the newest Kindle the thinnest and lightest yet, with twice the storage. It’s also waterproof! That makes it the perfect pick for your beach or poolside reading. Waterproof Case for Tablets and eReaders Maybe you’ve already got a tablet or reading device you love and you’re not ready to splurge on the new waterproof model....

Keeping this in mind, I set out to compile a list of the highest rated horror novels by following Rioter Tasha’s example, I looked at average ratings and the number of ratings. A perfect 5.0 average rating doesn’t mranean much if it’s from only five people. I made sure to look at different sub-genres and formats. I picked one book per author to prevent certain writers from overtaking this list....

Who killed Brooke Donovan? It’s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks it’s the wrong guy. Unlikely friends Alice and Iris are out to find who really killed Brooke—but the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they’re about to walk into. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and Riverdale can’t miss this page-turning who-done-it that’s sure to be the next must read Young Adult thriller!...

This smartly designed reading log consists of entry pages to record stats, impressions, and reviews of each book you read. Evenly interspersed among these entry pages are 12 challenges inspired by our annual Read Harder initiative, which began in 2015 to encourage readers to pick up passed-over books, try out new genres, and choose titles from a wider range of voices and perspectives. Each challenge includes an inspiring quotation, an explanation of why the challenge will prove to be rewarding, and five book recommendations that fulfill the challenge....

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Shakespeare’s works however, have been turned into movies and graphic novels. They continue to be performed onstage. Hundreds of years after his death, students still read him in class. One interesting way to connect with his writing is to travel to places where some of his works were set. Italy in particular, is a common location for his stories. Luckily, there’s a lot to enjoy by trekking to several locations of Shakespearean plays....

The books I’ve listed will help to get a total beginner or a lapsed learner back to the needle and thread and back to the sewing machine. Ever since I was a child I’ve only ever seen pictures of white sewing machinists and tailors – a problem that persists through the sale of sewing merchandise and advertising. The Huntswoman blog ran a great piece on this at the end of 2018, calling on Bernina, Singer, Brother and Janome among others, to increase the visibility of people of colour in their social media imaging....

While not all of these books have zombies in them, they maintain and capture elements of The Last of Us franchise, such as family bonds, societal deterioration, and the poison that quests for vengeance can become. Joel and Ellie’s story is about survival, whatever the cost, and these books consider the cost of that goal, as well as the different apocalypses that a person may be faced with; whether its one flooded with flesh-eating monsters, or a more internal kind....

‘Stevie and Me’ by Jacqueline Woodson This poem is a part of Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming, a coming of age novel written in free verse. I grew up in one of Britain’s ex-colonies. This particular poem was very relatable for me as even though my country is independent of British domination, the cultural and social remnants of colonialism are still there. As a child I was introduced to English books with English characters, thus displacing me from my roots....

Sometimes it seems that there are as many different types of feminism as there are people who identify – or don’t – as feminists. Learning about feminism and trying to apply it to your life is a continuous process, with a multitude of perspectives to consider as you go. While reading the best feminist books is certainly not the only way to get involved in feminism, it’s a great way to encounter and engage with some of these perspectives....

One very famous pseudonym that was discovered was Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman. A bookstore clerk noticed similarities between the works of King and Bachman and located the publisher’s records in the Library of Congress, one document of which identified King as the author. King had wanted to know whether his career had been driven by “talent versus luck.” King later announced that Bachmann had died of “cancer of the pseudonym....

Newsflash Hemingway & Fitzgerald & Kerouac fans: being a bloated alcoholic isn’t as fun as you’d think (I mean, look at how those three wound up in the end, eh?). I should know: in the past two-ish years, I’ve lost seventy pounds, or roughly 9% the weight of Jonathan Franzen’s ego. My secret (beyond not drinking like Grace Metalious)? Running. Along with hitting the trails, I’ve been hitting the books....

Days with Dad by Nari Hong Based on experiences from the author’s childhood, this is a heartwarming story of love and appreciation between a father and his daughter. Nari’s dad may be in a wheelchair, but that doesn’t stop the two of them from having wonderful times together. Girl of Mine by Jabari Asim (Author) and LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) In this story inspired by “Rock-A-Bye Baby,” a baby girl in the arms of her father is suddenly whisked away on an adventure in a lush garden under the moon’s soft glow....

But while we can’t prevent natural disasters, we can prepare for them—”can” being the operative word. History has shown that, all too often, it isn’t nature itself causing the damage, but rather a combination of natural events and human greed and overconfidence. Here are five books about weather-related disasters from the past 131 years and how their destructive effects could have been mitigated by reasonable precautions. With climate change contributing to bigger and deadlier weather events every year, these are lessons well worth heeding....