Mar 6, 2025
Books have the power to send across the right message to a generation of readers and help them change their worldview and their views on life. But if the thick, heavy books scare you, here are 8 short and quick reads that will leave you changed.
Canva
A short and simple book that will leave people changed with just one read is ‘Atomic Habits’. It teaches people that small changes create big results, and life does not have to be filled with quick and immediate changes or improvisations.
Avery
A short novel about the life of two workers, George and Lennie, this one turns heartbreaking by the end, but sure does leave an impact on people. The duo have a shared dream of owning land to their name, and everything they do to attain the dream.
Penguin-UK
Another book that leaves an impact on people, about power and its abuse, is ‘Animal Farm’. The ending of the book says ‘All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others’ and this is enough to pick and read the book.
Penguin-India
A story of ambition, creation, and the ills of playing God’s role is in ‘Frankenstein’. It is the story of what happens when Victor tries to create a life, and ends up taking his life in worry and dejection.
Maple-Press
Another short story with a deep impact is Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’. This book quickly became a bestseller, and Santiago’s journey and story inspire people even today.
Harper
Another great read, ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ has the story evident in the title and is Adichie’s discourse and talk on why gender equality matters to everyone, men and women, and why everyone should strive for feminism.
Fourth-Estate
A book that is rather heartwarming and has a nice, sweet ending to each story is this one. ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ is about a quaint cafe where if you sit on a particular seat, you can travel in time , but need to return before your coffee turns cold.
Hanover-Square-Pr
A book about healing, self-discovery, and the love people share for books, this one is about Takako and her uncle Satoru, and how they help each other in a tough time.
Manilla-Press
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