10 short book recommendations for your short attention span

Here are 10 of my favorite short books! All of these books are less than 200 pages, and they are some of the best books I've ever read.

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BOOKS MENTIONED:
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante
Sula by Toni Morrison
The Prophet by Kahil Gibran
Assembly by Natasha Brown
Intimations by Zadie Smith
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Mona by Pola Olioxarac
Bluets by Maggie Nelson
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

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My name is Ebony, and EKG are my initials. I am a twenty-something Jersey girl who fantasizes about outer space. I also happen to be a ~poet~. I post book, poetry, and lifestyle content here on YouTube. Thank you for watching, and make sure you hit that subscribe button so that you can continue to hear me gush about books (and other things).

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[HelenDiDuca]

Love these recommendations. Currently reading Animal Farm. I'm pretty keen to read Bluets, Giovanni's Room and Mona. So many books, so little time.

[jinahyun]

Wow wow wow! How did you know I was looking for short books for a reading challenge? AND I haven't heard of these books, already have a few on hold at the library. Thank you so much~

[amnaha]

You have such a sweet voice, you seem so gentle and kind! Thanks for these recs!

[selydy]

these recs are really helpful! i like the diversity of authors.

[vivasudani]

such great reads! sula has been on my tbr for so long, reading it this summer!!

[Naiweewa]

thank you so much for this video! I literally started a shopping cart based on your recs, and I am so EXCITED!! I am particularly excited about Bluets hehe.

[avainspired]

this is the video i never knew i needed 😭😭💗💗

[vtsgoup]

Love uuu EKG been wanting to read Giovanni's room for a long time i didn't realize it was <200 pages!!

[samantharose]

Thank you for all these recommendations!!

[yun_ni]

watching this video from mexico! thank u for the reccs <3 i love the video!!

[vanessawolski]

Added most of these to my tbr, thank you! Im especially keen for Bluets 🦋

[zackaryjurey]

great video! checking out some of toni morrison's work and animal farm, thank you!

[Leah-fxqy]

Giovanni's Room was so godamn pretty I actually wished it was longer!!

[jackseney]

I like the sound of "Mona" and "Bluets" especially, thanks very much. Any time with the shorter books, they are always appreciated. With me it's not about attention span it's about being annoyed with most authors who feel the need to go on and on (and on) into 500, 800 ridiculous pages 👎

[tanyam]

Hi. I’ve read most of the books here. Great recs for those who haven’t

[lucyscreamsintothevoid]

Have you read anything by Rivers Solomon? They are an amazing writer! Highly recommend Sorrowland

[reemxahmed]

Great recs! Just wanted to point out the correct way to pronounce Khalil Gibran's name is Khaleel Jibraan. Hope this helps :)