If you lead a busy life, settling down to read a book may seem unfeasible. If you’re disappointed by this, yet keen to indulge in classic literature, you can find solace in the less demanding world of novellas. This narrative form usually consists of around 80 to 150 pages. Despite their diminutive nature, novellas have amassed many classics. They demand far less time if you have a hectic lifestyle, enabling you to discover many brilliant new authors. The following are 35 such books anyone can find the time to read. All credits to Alex Morris of Lifehack.org - I just used his article to make a slick Powerpoint presentation.

1. 5 Brilliant short books
By: Edwin van der Schoot (EHBP)
Credits to: Alex Morris
anyone can find the time to read

2. The Crying of Lot 49
Thomas Pynchon
Pynchon’s innovative story of Oedipa
Maas. She becomes snared in a global
conspiracy, learning life lessons along
the way.
#5

3. Different Seasons
STEPHEN KING
Four inspiring novellas from King
make up Different Seasons. Two were
adapted into the films Shawshank
Redemption and Stand By Me.
#4

4. The Call of The Wild
JACK LONDON
London’s tale of primitive
reawakening. Buck, a domesticated
dog, grows increasingly wild after he
is stolen from his owner. An
exhilarating read.
#3

5. Why I Am So Wise
FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE
Why I am So Wise is an insightful
excerpt from Ecce Homo (Nietzsche’s
last book). It’s a fascinating example
of his genius.
#2

6. Animal Farm
GEORGE ORWELL
Orwell’s legendary polemical allegory
places the Soviet Union into a farm.
It’s a gripping read, and is a regular
staple in literary education.
#1

7. That’s all folks!
By: Edwin van der Schoot (EHBP)
Credits: Alex Morris (Lifehack.org)
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