Web Stories5 Short Books That You Can Read In 45 Minutes Or Less On Your Way Home From Work
Are you someone who enjoys reading books, but want something shorter to read on your commute to and from work? Or are you someone who is in a reading slump with no clue how to get out of it? You could also be a non-reader who wants to develop the habit but hates the thought of big books. Well, no matter what category you fall into, we’ve got just what you need. Ranging across genres, here are five short books that you can read in 45 minutes or less – be it during your commute or while waiting for a friend.
1. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A personal essay adapted from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TEDx talk of the same name, We Should All Be Feminists breaks down feminism for the twenty-first century. Adichie talks about feminism that’s rooted in inclusivity and awareness and highlights the discriminatory institutional behaviours that marginalise women. Adichie draws extensively on her personal experiences in the US, Nigeria, and abroad, and she gives a carefully crafted argument of why the gender divide is harmful to both sexes.
Though an intense subject, We Should All Be Feminists is a quick read that you’ll be able to finish in 45 minutes or less. So, next time you are on your way home from work, grab this book.
2. Mrs Caliban by Rachel Ingalls
Stuck in a loveless marriage with a cheating husband, romance is the last thing Dorothy expects. But when she hears the news of a monster who just escaped from the Institute of Oceanographic Research, she doesn’t think the monster would pop up at her house. Soon, Dorothy starts a relationship with Larry, the amphibian monster. Mrs Caliban is a social commentary written with wit, but the sorrow and bitterness at the core of the book are profound.
3. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
The Lottery is one of the most famous short stories in American literature and one that’s worth a read. In a small American town, people gather on the morning of June 27. There’s excitement and nervousness in the air as the town gathers for their annual tradition – a lottery. Every family must participate in the lottery, even though none of them want to.
The Lottery is a terrifying story that addresses the unpleasantness of human nature. It throws light on the traditions that people follow just because they have been going on for ages, even though those traditions deserve to end. It calls into question the mob mentality and people’s willingness to carry out evil acts in the name of superstition.
4. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince is a classic children’s book, but it is meant for everyone. We were all children once, but how many of us remember that? A plane has crashed in the Sahara Desert and a pilot is stranded there. A young boy appears before him and asks the pilot to draw him a sheep. What does the pilot do? Well, he draws the little boy a sheep. The Little Prince is a testament to the fact that when life’s events are too difficult for you to comprehend, it’s best to succumb to them and make the best of the hand you have been dealt.
The Little Prince is an enchanting fable that teaches you what is really important in life and gives a lesson on love, loss, loneliness, and friendship.
5. Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
Lamb to the Slaughter is a popular short story by the famous writer Roald Dahl. The story follows Mary Maloney, a pregnant housewife who is waiting for her policeman husband, Patrick, to come back home. Upon his return, Mary notices that Patrick is acting aloof and it is assumed that he has asked her for a divorce. In a trance, Mary takes out a large leg of lamb to prepare dinner when Patrick angrily tells her not to make him any. In a fit of rage, Mary hits her husband on the head with the frozen leg of lamb and kills him. The rest of the story follows what happens after the death of her husband.
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