7 Books You Can Read in Less Than 24 Hours

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Many avid readers often proclaim their love for lengthy books. They argue that a book that runs for hundreds of pages pulls you deeply into the worlds of its characters. For the most part, I agree. When reading a book I love, it is always sad to say goodbye to the characters. Reading a lengthy book requires a significant commitment, but the ever-increasing pace of our world leaves us with less and less time for such endeavours. That is why I sometimes prefer a shorter book that requires short-term commitment.

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books you can read in less than 24 hours. From fiction and non-fiction to plays, the books on this list can be read in less than a day. Though short, these books engage with profound themes—such as war, sexual abuse, and revolution—that linger in the reader’s mind long after the final page.

Read our recommendations below.

Becoming Abigail

Author: Chris Abani

Genre: Fiction

Abigail, the young protagonist of Nigerian novelist and poet Chris Abani’s 2006 novella, has had a tough life. First, her mother dies during her birth, which more than being a personal trauma for her, also means she has to deal with her father’s depression after losing his wife. Then, during her childhood, Abigail is constantly sexually abused by relatives.