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Unputdownable, short-ish, not trashy books

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Europeanbanana · 16/09/2026 14:37

I need books that will grip me so much I won't look at my phone. I don't want anything trashy or too long. Let's under under 350 pages. Any suggestions for really wonderful books that fit the bill?

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Mamamia35 · 16/09/2026 18:19

Clear by Carys Davies. Very short and easy read.
The Names by Florence Knapp.
Remarkably bright creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent.

SuperGinger · 16/09/2026 18:14

And very short

SuperGinger · 16/09/2026 18:14

Small Things Like These by Clsire Keegan is just wonderful

GagaBinks · 16/09/2026 18:12

A Short Stay in Hell

Summerhillsquare · 16/09/2026 18:11

Eleanor Oliphant is not ok; Milkman, Normal People.

Dappy777 · 16/09/2026 17:59

Aldous Huxley: Chrome Yellow

How about a Sherlock Holmes? Listening to Stephen Fry read Holmes is bliss.

Morepositivemum · 16/09/2026 15:10

I love the little duck pond cafe series by Rosie green or the hope cove series. Hannah Ellis!

GiveOverRover · 16/09/2026 15:08

The Song Of Achilles Madeline Miller

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Europeanbanana · 16/09/2026 14:57

Just to mention I don't really want thrillers or books that are intentionally written to be "page turners". Just a really amazing, well written story that is fully immersive.

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