Discover the best short books under 250 pages, from contemporary to classic, lighthearted to weighty, perfect for a one-sitting read.

The 13 best novels (and 2 best short story collections) of 2023 (Illustration by Jess Hutchison / Los Angeles Times; photos from Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Knopf Books, Random House, William Morrow) ...

Best short novels for a classic quick read in 2024. Ingenious storytelling in 300 pages or less . The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.

It was later chosen as an O. Henry Prize Winner and one of the best short stories of 2021. In 2022, it was published as a full-length novel that preserves the heart and style of the story, ...