9 Must-Read Books Under 100 Pages

Jul 21, 2023, 08:15 IST

Trisha Pathak

The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

It tells the story of a woman who locks herself inside her bedroom due to her husband’s strict rules and obsesses over a yellow wallpaper. It’s just 16 pages and 6,000 words.

Poke the Box,  by Seth Godin

Poke the Box is like the little pep talk we all need. It reminds me of the significance pf pep talk, in just 96 pages. 

If You’re Not Yet Like Me, by Edan Lepucki

The book is clever, complex, and comedic. In 55 pages, it narrates a relationship far from a ‘rom-com’.

The Art of War, by Sun Tzu 

In mere 72 pages, this book teaches us how to motivate ourselves, win over our enemies, and survive in difficult situations. 

Lifeboat No. 8, by Elizabeth Kaye

The book tells a lesser-known story about one of the early lifeboats to depart from the Titanic. 

Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck

The book narrates the heart-breaking story of Lennie and George in 107 pages. It’s a perfect read before a cosy afternoon nap.

We Should All Be Feminists, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The 49-page book is a simple and thoughtful assessment of modern-day feminism.

The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The book celebrates the innocence of childhood. It has 83 pages and is one of the most re-readable books.

Very Good Lives, by JK Rowling

The author delivered a deeply heartfelt address at Harvard in 2008. The book contains her wise words in 74 pages.

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