Best Short Novels To Read - April 2024

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a surv... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0547577311
• ASIN: 0547577311
• ISBN: 0547577311
• Brand: Clarion Books
• Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and upGuided Reading Level: H-M | Lexile® Measure: 500L - 600LKid-Tested, Parent and Teacher Approved.2018 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient - Children's Anthologies2018 Royal Dragonfly Award Winner - Children's Chapter Book2018 Wishing Shelf Award Winner - Children's Chapter Book"Code 7 engages kids through entertaining stories that reveal important insights about character, integrity, and social responsibility. This book is an inspiration to children who wish to pursue their passions and bring original ideas into the world." - Adam Grant, NYTBS New York ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1940556007
• ASIN: 1940556007
• ISBN: 1940556007
• Brand: Candy Wrapper Inc
• Manufacturer: Candy Wrapper Inc.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz: A Novel

• ASIN: B0756DZ4C1
• ASIN: B0756DZ4C1
• Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks

Through the Fire: Based on a True Story About a Young Girl That Was Maliciously Burned in a House Fire

A childhood tragedy cost her more than she could've imagined, but it also gave a gift far worth more than she could've hoped for... Theresa holds nothing back as she retraces her traumatic childhood in the countryside of North Carolina in one of the most inspirational books you’ve read yet. Between unstable, alcoholic parents and the ever-present threat of emotional and physical neglect, Theresa never had the childhood every adult wished they could recall. After a horrible fire incident which left her unrecognizably scarred for life at age four, Theresa was left to deal with pain, despair an... [Read More]

• ASIN: 152078080X
• ASIN: 152078080X
• ISBN: 152078080X
• Manufacturer: Independently published

Salt to the Sea

#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street JournalBased on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--TimeWinter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories.Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept . . .This paperback... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0142423629
• ASIN: 0142423629
• ISBN: 0142423629
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Where'd You Go, Bernadette: A Novel

A misanthropic matriarch leaves her eccentric family in crisis when she mysteriously disappears in this whip-smart and "divinely funny" novel that inspired the movie starring Cate Blanchett (New York Times). Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect; and to 15-year-old Bee, she is her best friend and, simply, Mom.Then Bernadette vanishes. It all began when Bee aced her report card and claimed her promised reward: a family tri... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316204269
• UPC: 710308291412
• ASIN: 0316204269
• ISBN: 0316204269
• Brand: Maria Semple
• Manufacturer: Back Bay Books

The One and Only Ivan

Soon to be a major motion picture!Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestsellerThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0061992275
• ASIN: 0061992275
• ISBN: 0061992275
• Brand: HarperCollins
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure

A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake... A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers!When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home,they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbor's small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through?Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0956932304
• ASIN: 0956932304
• ISBN: 0956932304
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Well Said Press

Next Year in Havana

A HELLO SUNSHINE x REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK“A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.”—Reese WitherspoonAfter the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity—and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution...Havana, 1958. The daughter of a sugar baron, nineteen-year-old Elisa Perez is part of Cuba's high society, where she is largely sheltered from the country's growing political unrest—until she embarks on a clandestine affair w... [Read More]

• ASIN: B072BLV8Y9
• ASIN: B072BLV8Y9
• Manufacturer: Berkley

Coming Out on the Movie Set: Straight to Gay First Time MM

"I shouldn't... but what if I did?" When Kevin pulled in front of the sprawling Hollywood mansion, the college freshman became nervous. He couldn't believe his actor-cousin was letting him stay the summer in the Los Angeles estate. Unfortunately, his cousin Paul hadn't mentioned that he leased the house to a special kind of film crew for the week. The moment Kevin walked inside, he was taken by a very risqué movie being filmed in the living room. The moment he saw the star, a hunk named Damien who seems intent on flirting with Kevin at every turn, he knew it was going to be a long week. Unle... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07W1W5HTK
• ASIN: B07W1W5HTK

Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja

Age Level: 9 - 12 | Grade Level: 4th and upMy name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. It's my first day at a different school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn't prepared for, which is why I kept this diary (or "chronicle" as my dad would call it) - to warn other kids about the dangers of becoming a ninja. They say history is destined to repeat itself... well, not if I can help it.Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja is a h... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1493527487
• ASIN: 1493527487
• ISBN: 1493527487
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids

The go-to bestselling guide to help young people navigate from a middle school book report to English Comp 101In How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times bestselling author and professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers.With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor, characterization, setting, plot, and other key techniques to make a story come to life.From that very first middle school book report to that first college course, kids need to be able to understand the layers o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062200852
• ASIN: 0062200852
• ISBN: 0062200852
• Brand: HarperCollins
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

What the Wind Showed to Me (Books for Dementia Patients) (Volume 1)

This is one of a series of books for dementia patients (or those with Alzheimer's), disguised as a "real" book. What the Wind Showed to Me offers self-esteem and self-confidence to former bookworms who now struggle with "regular" books. You'll know that you're buying a book that is perfect for a dementia or Alzheimer's patient, but the reader will only know that he/she is receiving a beautiful book that is eye-catching and easy to follow. Neither the title nor any text on or in the book states that the book is for dementia or any type of memory/cognitive problems. It is truly concealed so tha... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1500664685
• ASIN: 1500664685
• ISBN: 1500664685
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Rise of the Monkey King: A Story in Simplified Chinese and Pinyin, 600 Word Vocabulary Level (Journey to the West) (Volume 1) (Chinese Edition)

"The Rise of the Monkey King" is the first book in the 6-volume "Journey to the West" series of stories by Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang. Other titles include "Trouble in Heaven", "The Immortal Peaches" and "The Young Monk". Sun Wukong, the Handsome Monkey King, is one of most famous characters in Chinese literature and culture. His legendary bravery, his foolish mistakes, his sharp-tongued commentary and his yearning for immortality and spiritual knowledge have inspired hundreds of books, television shows, graphic novels, video games and films. The full story of Sun Wukong’s adventures is... [Read More]

• ASIN: 154466401X
• ASIN: 154466401X
• ISBN: 154466401X
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Return: Straight to Gay MM First Time

Travis and Greg grew up together, but once they turned eighteen they went their separate ways. Greg went to college and Travis joined the Navy. But before Travis left, he gave Greg a present he could never forget. For years, Greg hasn't been able to stop thinking about their last day together - even if he hates to admit it. After all, they're best friends and Greg isn't gay. Now that Travis is back home, Greg has noticed some changes to Travis' physique that makes him irresistible. This is Greg's chance to make up for lost time. Will he risk it all for the one thing he shouldn't want?

• ASIN: B07TV39MT8
• ASIN: B07TV39MT8

The Great American Read: The Book of Books : Explore America's 100 Best-Loved Novels

A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious summer 2018 series. What are America's best-loved novels?

• UPC: 270948048

100 Years of The Best American Short Stories

An award-winning short-story writer introduces the stories she has selected from such authors as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Alexie, Roth, Updike, Oates and more, to present a decade-by-decade examination of the literary trends captured by this series

• UPC: 45056350
• Rating: 5.0

Agatha Christie: Best Reading Order for All Novels and Short Stories With Summaries & Checklist - eBook

Agatha Christie - Best Reading Order for All Novels and Short Stories With Summaries & Checklist.Includes all novels and short stories listed in best reading order as recommended by Agatha Christie, Ltd. The perfect companion

• UPC: 777492482

The Best American Short Stories 2005

The Best American Series First, Best, and Best-SellingThe Best American series has been the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction since 1915. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from

• UPC: 34682001
• Rating: 3.75

Stand by Me: The Uplifting and Heartbreaking Best Seller You Need to Read This Year

"They'll always have each other... won't they? Lisa and Elliot have been best friends since the day they met as children. Twenty years later, life has pulled the pair apart and Lisa is struggling. Her

• UPC: 919235971

Snow in the Desert (Short Reads) - eBook

In the parched, arid wastes of this far-flung Polity world, Snow is being hunted. With a prize on his head and his life in danger, trust is a luxury he can’t afford. Hirald, pale and

• UPC: 789989093
• Rating: 3.0

The Best American Short Stories 2009

The oldest and bestselling Best American, THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2009 will be selected by  Alice Sebold, author of the bestseller THE LOVELY

• UPC: 10976107
• Rating: 3.5

Death of a Cuckoo: An Esme Quentin Short Read - eBook

A letter. A photograph. A devastating truth.When Gina Vincent receives a letter of condolence from a stranger following her mother’s death, a photograph slipped inside reveals a disturbing truth – everything she’s ever known is

• UPC: 197973320
• Rating: 4.0

The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

9781420938036

• UPC: 21019188
• Rating: 4.25

The Best American Short Stories 2017

Best-selling author Meg Wolitzer guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short

• UPC: 55971052
• Rating: 5.0