Why Readers Are Returning to Books Finished in One Sitting

Some readers are choosing shorter books that they can finish in one sitting.

Short books are not new, because famous works such as “Animal Farm” have existed for a long time.

What is changing is that more people seem interested in reading them now.

These books are appearing on bestseller lists and prize shortlists.

Bookstagram users also enjoy sharing the accomplishment of finishing a book in an afternoon.

Publishers are noticing this interest and sometimes explain how long a book takes to read.

This can help people with busy or broken-up schedules choose a book.

A short novel can offer a complete story without requiring many reading sessions.