Short books that still feel substantial – Modern Mrs Darcy

Today I’m happy to get to talk books with Lee Weick, a Michigan-dwelling former teacher and grandmother who knows that variety keeps her reading life going. She loves big, long books and is most satisfied with her reading life when she’s reading those big books on a regular basis. But as you will hear, Lee has learned that the rhythms of her reading life require a nice, steady supply of books on the shorter side, or she’ll never be able to read the 800 or 900-page ones.

Lately, though, Lee is feeling stuck when it comes to finding those shorter reads, especially those right around 200 pages. Despite the lower page count, she still wants these reads to feel substantial, thought-provoking, and interesting.

I personally keep an eye out for audiobooks about this length, so my mind is already bursting with ideas for Lee. But I can’t wait to hear more from her about what she enjoys, especially what kinds of books she finds interesting. I hope by the end of our time together, I can put a few shorter books on Lee’s radar that sound right up her alley.

We’d love to hear your ideas for Lee: please share those titles by leaving a comment below.

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