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Short novel for book group!

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TerriBull Thu 19-Mar-26 18:33:03

Any of John Boyne's Element books, Earth, Water, Fire and Air. Loosely linked but all 4 are stand alone novels.

I would also second Claire Keegan's books.

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Graphite Thu 19-Mar-26 17:23:05

Shyness and Dignity by Dag Solstad or The Bloater by Rosemary Tonks,. Both discussed on Radio 4's a A Good Read.

A third, Cold Spring Harbor by Richard Yates.

All very different, all can be read in an evening or two and all have much to discuss.

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SueDonim Thu 19-Mar-26 17:19:03

Claire Keegan’s books are short but have plenty of discussion within them.

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eddiecat78 Thu 19-Mar-26 16:52:45

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

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Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 19-Mar-26 16:44:06

Elizabeth Strout is wonderful but I wouldn’t say her books are short!

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TwiceAsNice Thu 19-Mar-26 14:22:48

Another yes for Lucy Barton

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Luckygirl3 Thu 19-Mar-26 13:44:20

Orbital by Samantha Harvey.

Mesmerising .....

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Vito Thu 19-Mar-26 13:14:30

My name is Lucy Barton, by Elizabeth Strout.

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Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 19-Mar-26 13:02:22

Foster by Claire Keegan. Short, sweet and moving.

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Clawdy Thu 19-Mar-26 12:52:54

Any ideas for a short novel for my book group choice? We've got a shorter time for reading this month.

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