"Anyone who's eternally time-strapped will treasure Kenneth C. Davis' Great Short Books. This nifty volume highlights 58 works of fiction chosen by Davis for their size (small) and impact (enormous). Davis delivers readerly insights and plenty of literary trivia in this handy guide. Outside of extra time, it's the perfect gift for busy bibliophiles."
--BookPage

"A gift to readers, a true treasure trove of literary recommendations."
--SF Gate

"Fulfilling his book's title, Davis offers short, encouraging essays on 58 short books, from the obvious (Animal Farm) to the surprising (Leïla Slimani's The Perfect Nanny)."
--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Delightfully accessible ... Great Short Books, a satisfying read itself, is a useful addition to any collection, well beyond the suggested 'year of reading.'"
--Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Won't your reader enjoy Great Short Books by Kenneth C. Davis this holiday? The answer is "yes" this book is about books - specifically, more than fifty short novels by authors you know and don't know. Wrap it up with a gift certificate to your favorite bookstore."
--The Bookworm Sez

"Davis feels that novels of 200 pages or less often don't get the recognition they deserve, and this delightful book is the remedy ... Davis invites readers to venture out of their comfort zone to experience the joy of the short novel ... A must-purchase for public and school libraries."
--Booklist, STARRED review

"Davis, who has written numerous books about literature and history, believes that books of less than 200 pages can be a good antidote to our troubled times and the stream of doom-laden news... his love of books and reading shines through... An entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guide."
--Kirkus

"Thoughtful ... Davis's conversational tone makes him a great guide to these literary aperitifs. This is sure to leave book lovers with something new to add to their lists."
--Publishers Weekly