As the end of the year approaches, many readers are scrambling to meet their 2018 reading goals. Whether you planned to read 5 or 100 books, meeting that goal can be really fulfilling! Unfortunately, it's also really easy to fall behind during the busy seasons of the fall and winter. This post is to help out those of you who may need to speed read before the 31st!
I've included a bunch of books that can be read quickly including graphic novels, middle grade novels, short adult and young adult novels, novellas, novels in verse, poetry collections, and even non-fiction titles. I've even included a few classics in case any of you all were hoping to read more of those this year! The number of pages are included for every title so you'll know exactly what you are getting into.
I've included a bunch of books that can be read quickly including graphic novels, middle grade novels, short adult and young adult novels, novellas, novels in verse, poetry collections, and even non-fiction titles. I've even included a few classics in case any of you all were hoping to read more of those this year! The number of pages are included for every title so you'll know exactly what you are getting into.
Graphic Novels
Taproot by Keezy Young | 127 Pages
A sweet and funny m/m romance between a florist and a ghost.
Lumberjanes Vol. 1 by Stevenson, Ellis, Watters, and Allen | 128 Pages
A diverse story about friendship, girl power, and summer camp.
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson | 272 Pages
A hilarious medieval fantasy where a shapeshifter becomes the sidekick of a reluctant evil scientist.
Taproot by Keezy Young | 127 Pages
A sweet and funny m/m romance between a florist and a ghost.
Lumberjanes Vol. 1 by Stevenson, Ellis, Watters, and Allen | 128 Pages
A diverse story about friendship, girl power, and summer camp.
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson | 272 Pages
A hilarious medieval fantasy where a shapeshifter becomes the sidekick of a reluctant evil scientist.
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang | 288 Pages
A heartwarming story about a prince who lives a secret life as Parisian fashion icon, Lady Crystallia.
Wires and Nerve Vol. 1 by Marissa Meyer and Douglas Holgate | 238 Pages
A continuation of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles that follows Cinder's friend Iko.
Making Friends by Kristen Gudsnuk | 272 Pages
Danielle tries to navigate seventh grade by creating the ideal best friend in her magical sketchbook.
A heartwarming story about a prince who lives a secret life as Parisian fashion icon, Lady Crystallia.
Wires and Nerve Vol. 1 by Marissa Meyer and Douglas Holgate | 238 Pages
A continuation of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles that follows Cinder's friend Iko.
Making Friends by Kristen Gudsnuk | 272 Pages
Danielle tries to navigate seventh grade by creating the ideal best friend in her magical sketchbook.
Check Please Vol. 1 by Ngozi Ukazu | 288 Pages
A m/m romance about a figure skating champion and vlogger trying to navigate his freshman year on his university's hockey team.
The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag | 224 Pages
Although he has been raised in a world where girls become witches and boys become shapeshifters, Asher wants to pursue witchery anyway.
Bingo Love by Frankling, St-Ong, and San | 92 Pages
A f/f love story about two women united and reunited through bingo, told over the course of 60 year.
A m/m romance about a figure skating champion and vlogger trying to navigate his freshman year on his university's hockey team.
The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag | 224 Pages
Although he has been raised in a world where girls become witches and boys become shapeshifters, Asher wants to pursue witchery anyway.
Bingo Love by Frankling, St-Ong, and San | 92 Pages
A f/f love story about two women united and reunited through bingo, told over the course of 60 year.
Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner | 300 Pages
Wanting to draw the attention of his vampire-obsessed classmate, AJ dresses as a vampire only to find out his crush is a slayer.
Aquicorn Cove by Katie O'Niell | 96 Pages
Returning to her seaside home after a terrible storm, Lana discovers a colony of magical seahorses called Aquicorns and must find the strength to protect the ocean and her own happiness.
Sheets by Brenna Thummler | 239 Pages
Marjorie is confronted with unexplained disasters and a ghost who is haunting her family's laundromat in a story of unlikely friendship.
Wanting to draw the attention of his vampire-obsessed classmate, AJ dresses as a vampire only to find out his crush is a slayer.
Aquicorn Cove by Katie O'Niell | 96 Pages
Returning to her seaside home after a terrible storm, Lana discovers a colony of magical seahorses called Aquicorns and must find the strength to protect the ocean and her own happiness.
Sheets by Brenna Thummler | 239 Pages
Marjorie is confronted with unexplained disasters and a ghost who is haunting her family's laundromat in a story of unlikely friendship.
Short Novels
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire | 173 Pages
Life at a boarding school for kids who have travelled to other worlds is upended when a murder occurs.
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson | 181 Pages
At a private school where neither Ellie or Miah feel like they fit in, they find love in each other.
The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan | 211 Pages
A story about the development of a relationship told in dictionary definitions.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire | 173 Pages
Life at a boarding school for kids who have travelled to other worlds is upended when a murder occurs.
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson | 181 Pages
At a private school where neither Ellie or Miah feel like they fit in, they find love in each other.
The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan | 211 Pages
A story about the development of a relationship told in dictionary definitions.
Dear Martin by Nic Stone | 210 Pages
After his best attempts to leave his roots behind, Justyce faces racial discrimination from the police and his prep school and turns to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We Are Okay by Nina LaCour | 236 Pages
Living alone in her dorm over winter break, Marin is about to be confronted by the life and tragedy she has been trying to outrun.
The Seafarer's Kiss by Julia Ember | 214 Pages
A norse retelling of The Little Mermaid wth a f/f romance and a protagonist who struggles with the gender roles of her culture.
After his best attempts to leave his roots behind, Justyce faces racial discrimination from the police and his prep school and turns to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We Are Okay by Nina LaCour | 236 Pages
Living alone in her dorm over winter break, Marin is about to be confronted by the life and tragedy she has been trying to outrun.
The Seafarer's Kiss by Julia Ember | 214 Pages
A norse retelling of The Little Mermaid wth a f/f romance and a protagonist who struggles with the gender roles of her culture.
Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn | 260 Pages
Lily leaves a notebook in her favorite bookstore leading Dash, the stranger who finds it, on a romantic NYC scavenger hunt during Christmas.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness | 226 Pages
Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, but tonight he's woken up to a monster at his window.
Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley | 256 Pages
An agoraphobic teen who hasn't left his home in three years meets an ambitious psychology student and her charming boyfriend and forms unexpected bonds.
Lily leaves a notebook in her favorite bookstore leading Dash, the stranger who finds it, on a romantic NYC scavenger hunt during Christmas.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness | 226 Pages
Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, but tonight he's woken up to a monster at his window.
Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley | 256 Pages
An agoraphobic teen who hasn't left his home in three years meets an ambitious psychology student and her charming boyfriend and forms unexpected bonds.
Middle Grade Novels
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab | 272 Pages
Cassidy Blake has had the ability to see ghosts ever since she almost died and now she is traveling to the most haunted city in the world for her parent's paranormal investigation show.
Cirque du Freak #1: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan | 272 Pages
After visiting a traveling freak show, Darren ends up mixed up in a world of vampires and other paranormal dangers.
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson | 192 Pages
A group of six kids meet every week to talk about their lives and discover the healing that can come from sharing your story.
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab | 272 Pages
Cassidy Blake has had the ability to see ghosts ever since she almost died and now she is traveling to the most haunted city in the world for her parent's paranormal investigation show.
Cirque du Freak #1: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan | 272 Pages
After visiting a traveling freak show, Darren ends up mixed up in a world of vampires and other paranormal dangers.
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson | 192 Pages
A group of six kids meet every week to talk about their lives and discover the healing that can come from sharing your story.
Novellas and Short Stories
The Lost Sisters by Holly Black | 50 Pages
The events of The Cruel Prince from the perspective Jude's twin sister Taryn.
Opal by Maggie Stiefvater | 38 Pages
A story set after the events of The Raven King, featuring Opal, Ronan, and Adam.
Son of the Dawn by Cassandra Clare | 48 Pages
The first short story in the Ghosts of the Shadow Market collection, featuring characters from The Shadowhunter Chronicles.
The Lost Sisters by Holly Black | 50 Pages
The events of The Cruel Prince from the perspective Jude's twin sister Taryn.
Opal by Maggie Stiefvater | 38 Pages
A story set after the events of The Raven King, featuring Opal, Ronan, and Adam.
Son of the Dawn by Cassandra Clare | 48 Pages
The first short story in the Ghosts of the Shadow Market collection, featuring characters from The Shadowhunter Chronicles.
Novels in Verse
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds | 306 Pages
On his way to exact revenge for his brother's death, Will takes a life-changing elevator ride.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo | 368 pages
A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship to the world.
Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough | 298 Pages
Based on the true story of the iconic painter, Artemisia Gentileschi, a young girl must choose between becoming a nun or a life grinding her father's paints after her mother's death.
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds | 306 Pages
On his way to exact revenge for his brother's death, Will takes a life-changing elevator ride.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo | 368 pages
A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship to the world.
Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough | 298 Pages
Based on the true story of the iconic painter, Artemisia Gentileschi, a young girl must choose between becoming a nun or a life grinding her father's paints after her mother's death.
Poetry Collections
Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell | 272 Pages
A collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love and raw emotions, divided into sections to read when you feel you need them most.
Honeybee by Trista Mateer | 160 Pages
A collection of poems about the pain of ending a relationship that used to be right but grew to be wrong.
The Witch Doesn't Burn In This One by Amanda Lovelace | 192 Pages
A follow-up collection to The Princess Saves Herself In This One, these poems paint a picture of a indestructible woman who burns the patriarchy to the ground.
Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell | 272 Pages
A collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love and raw emotions, divided into sections to read when you feel you need them most.
Honeybee by Trista Mateer | 160 Pages
A collection of poems about the pain of ending a relationship that used to be right but grew to be wrong.
The Witch Doesn't Burn In This One by Amanda Lovelace | 192 Pages
A follow-up collection to The Princess Saves Herself In This One, these poems paint a picture of a indestructible woman who burns the patriarchy to the ground.
Classics and Modern Classics
The Giver by Lois Lowry | 208 Pages
12-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world until he begins to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton | 192 Pages
A story of two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka | 98 Pages
A translated short story about a man who wakes up one morning and realizes he has been transformed into a giant cockroach.
The Giver by Lois Lowry | 208 Pages
12-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world until he begins to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton | 192 Pages
A story of two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka | 98 Pages
A translated short story about a man who wakes up one morning and realizes he has been transformed into a giant cockroach.
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | 144 Pages
A London lawyer investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde.
Animal Farm by George Orwell | 144 Pages
A farm is taken over by its overworked and mistreated animals as they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald | 180 Pages
The 1920's tale of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby, his lavish parties, and his new love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan.
A London lawyer investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde.
Animal Farm by George Orwell | 144 Pages
A farm is taken over by its overworked and mistreated animals as they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald | 180 Pages
The 1920's tale of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby, his lavish parties, and his new love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan.
Non-Fiction
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon | 160 Pages
A handbook for all creatives on how to collect inspiration and be yourself in your work.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondō | 224 Pages
A guide to minimalism and making your home a place where you can be your happiest.
Just Sit by Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz | 224 Pages
An illustrated and simple guide to meditation for the people who overthink the process of just sitting.
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon | 160 Pages
A handbook for all creatives on how to collect inspiration and be yourself in your work.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondō | 224 Pages
A guide to minimalism and making your home a place where you can be your happiest.
Just Sit by Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz | 224 Pages
An illustrated and simple guide to meditation for the people who overthink the process of just sitting.
I hope this post has helped you brainstorm some last-minute reads. Let me know in the comments whether you've hit your reading goal yet and what you are planning on reading before the year ends!