This August 9th is Book Lovers Day, and in honor of that, here are the best books you can read in a day to challenge and satisfy your mind!
Whether you need something to do on a day off or could use some good news in story form thereโs no wrong reason to reach for a quick read
They range from self-help titles, and thrillers to romance novels โ these quick reads on Book Lovers Day 2024 are enough as they wonโt take up too much time on an already busy schedule.
So prepare to go on a literary adventure with 8 great books you can read in one sitting! But before that letโs find out why these fast-paced books are good for youโฆ
Why Quick Reads Matter?
There are many advantages to reading short books, apart from giving a sense of fulfillment, they are suitable for people with limited time or those who do not like reading big books.
Moreover, these types of books can be used to ignite the habit of reading or come out of a reading drought. In addition to this, such kinds of books often contain intense narratives and lessons but in few pages, unlike novels which require much effort for comprehension.
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So without further ado, letโs look at some of the books you can read in one sitting.
9 Incredible Books You Can Read In A Day
1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A modern classic that has been described as one of the best books you can read in a day with lots of wisdom and adventure.
Santiago is a shepherd boy who goes off on his own to find hidden treasure, but what he discovers along the way are life lessons about following your dreams and listening to your heart โ all told in lyrical prose by Coelho which makes it hard not to get lost in this story; also, at just over 200 pages long itโs perfect for one sitting.
2. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
This charming YA romance will transport you back into those awkward days when everything felt so new (and maybe even a little scary).
Set during the 1980s, it follows two misfit teens โ Eleanor and Park โ who share an unbreakable bond over music and comic books; what makes their love story so special is how genuine and heartfelt every word feels while reading through each page, finishing wonโt take more than a few hours.
3. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
Among self-help books there arenโt much simpler or more impactful than this one about change; featuring two mice and two miniature humans navigating a maze in search of cheese.
Itโs clear from the beginning that adapting to new circumstances can be difficult sometimes but opportunities always come our way if only we keep looking for them โ which sums up why โWho Moved My Cheese?โ remains popular among readers who donโt have much time on their hands yet still want some food thought thrown at them.
4. Animal Farm by George Orwell
Power corrupts absolutely โ these words havenโt found a better place than within pages โAnimal Farmโ; short political satire where animals overthrowing human owners represent revolutionaries taking control over society (just substitute any nation name here).
It may seem like light reading material but once finished one realizes just how deep this book goes into exploring its themes while keeping things entertaining throughout thanks largely due authorโs skillful use of allegory.
5. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Itโs not always about winning, sometimes itโs simply staying true to what you believe in even if everyone else says otherwise โ this is the message behind โThe Old Man and the Seaโ.
This novel could easily be called a story of a manโs love for nature or his determination against all odds but that would take away from its simplicity which makes readers connect with characters more deeply; theyโre just like us โ flawed, weak yet stubborn enough to keep going until their last breathsโฆor should I say โlast pagesโ?
6. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
For anyone who still believes feminism isnโt necessary today (yes, such people exist) here comes the wake up call: it is!
Based on her TEDx talk of the same name, Adichieโs essay covers everything from gender stereotypes in society to the pay gap between men and women.
She does so through personal anecdotes mixed together with larger social analyses while always keeping things brief because letโs face it no one has hours upon hours sitting around reading about how unfair life can be at times.
7. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Being an introvert doesnโt mean being alone all the time โ sometimes we meet most interesting people when least expect them as shown throughout โThe Perks Of Being A Wallflowerโ.
Written like series letters, protagonist Charlie sends friends who moved away. This coming-of-age novel deals heavily with themes like friendship, love, mental health etc., making readers feel like theyโve known these characters forever.
Yes there are moments when everything seems hopeless but that only serves purpose highlighting importance never giving up hope altogether.
8. The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
Want something short yet thrilling for National Book Lovers day? Look further than here! From the author behind Gone Girl comes another mind-bending mystery book called โThe Grownupโ; itโs about a young woman working psychic (or is she?) who gets entangled with a client living in a creepy Victorian home.
As always, Flynn twists plots like pretzels while keeping readers completely engrossed throughout โ did mention how impossible this book will be put down once started?
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9. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupรฉry
Thereโs a child in every one of us โ and sometimes that part needs reminder so here comes โThe Little Princeโ.
This beloved book tells the tale young prince going planet-to-planet and meeting strange creatures along his journey but really what he learns are things about love, loss as well human nature itself; it may sound simple enough for children yet profoundly these messages resonate with people of all ages making worth read whether youโre a kid or not.
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These were the nine books you can read in one sitting, offering a range of genres and styles, to make sure thereโs something for everyone.
Whether youโre in the mood for an introspective journey, a thrilling ride, or a heartfelt romance, these reads are perfect for a day when you just want to sit back and immerse yourself in a good book. Happy reading on National Book Lovers Day!
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