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Short & Easy Reads You Can Finish Quickly
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items I picked these reads by checking length, writing style and reader feedback! Every book here is known for being easy to finish 😌📖 I personally want to read number 1, 5, 6 and 12 🙌
One of the easiest books to start with if you've been in a reading slump 🐌 It follows conversations about life, love, and what truly matters.
1. Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom
An easy, smooth read with short chapters ✅
Set in a controlled society, it follows a boy discovering the truth behind a “perfect” world.
2. The Giver – Lois Lowry
An engaging story that flows naturally 🌊
Follows a group of teens navigating friendship, loyalty and growing up.
3. The Outsiders – S. E. Hinton
Short, clear and straight to the point 💯
A political allegory told through farm animals and shifting power.
4. Animal Farm – George Orwell
A quick read that’s easy to settle into 😎
It centers on a woman finding comfort in routine while questioning social norms.
5. Convenience Store Woman – Sayaka Murata
A classic that’s easier to read than expected 😇
It follows two friends chasing a simple dream during hard times.
6. Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck
Very short and written in simple language 👍
It tells the story of an aging fisherman’s quiet struggle at sea.
7. The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway
Fast-moving and easy to follow ✨
Set in a future where books are banned, it explores censorship and conformity.
8. Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury
Brief, focused, and very readable 👌
It follows a fisherman whose lucky discovery brings unexpected consequences.
9. The Pearl – John Steinbeck
Short and direct, with no extra filler 🧐
It begins with a man waking up transformed, exploring isolation and identity.
10. The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka
A light, easy read that pulls you in with humor and heart 🙌
It centers around a group of strangers brought together by an unusual situation, mixing warmth and humor.
11. Anxious People — Fredrik Backman
A cozy, comforting read with simple writing and an uplifting tone 🌈
It’s about found family, acceptance, and learning to choose kindness.
12. The House in the Cerulean Sea — T.J. Klune
Warm, approachable, yet with emotional depth 🤍
It follows a grumpy but lovable man whose quiet life slowly changes through unexpected friendships.
13. A Man Called Ove — Fredrik Backman
A fast read with a unique and engaging narrative 📖
It follows a teenage boy solving a mystery in his neighborhood, told in a simple, direct way that keeps pages turning!
14. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time — Mark Haddon
A short, reflective story that’s calm and meaningful 😌
It follows one man’s life through a simple, reflective story about connection, purpose, and meaning.
15. The Five People You Meet in Heaven — Mitch Albom