Well, we’ve all faced a situation where we feel like reading something light. So, here are the best, light, and breezy books to read when you’re in the mood for some light reading. The books mentioned here are not very emotional and heavy and do not take up a lot of your attention. They all are fun and light books that you can pick up anytime.
P.S. All the books are arranged in alphabetical order. Because duh! They’re all amazing.
So let’s start. Here are 9 Books for a Light Read:
#1 Dollar Bahu by Sudha Murty
About the book
Title: Dollar Bahu
Author: Sudha Murti
Genre: Fiction, Culture, Novel
Publisher: Penguin Global
Goodreads Ratings: 3.71/ 5
No. of pages: 152
Vinuta is a young woman who marries Girish, a bank clerk. Things take a turn for the worse when Chandru – Girish’s elder brother, gets married. Chandru is based in the US with his wife – the ‘Dollar Bahu’. Gouramma, Vinuta’s mother-in-law, constantly compares Vinuta with her new sister-in-law. But when Gouramma decides to pay Chandru a visit to the US, things change. Gouramma now looks at the other side of life in the US. Can this trip bring about a change in Vinuta and Gouramma’s relationship? Or will their relationship still be the same? Dollar Bahu is a story of how money corrupts the way people look at one another.
Why do we recommend this book?
The novel portrays the delicate relationships that exist in every family in a heart-touching way. This story is one that a middle-class Indian can relate to easily. It is a fiction story and yet a realistic one. It is hilarious and fun to read.
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#2 Geronimo Stilton Series by Elizabetta Dami
About the book
Title: Geronimo Stilton
Author: Elizabetta Dami
Genre: Children’s Literature, Adventure Fiction, Comedy
Publisher: Scholastic
Goodreads rating: 4.6/5
No. of Pages: 128
Geronimo’s books are one of the most famous children’s books. However, adults also seem to like this series. Geronimo is a Mouse who runs a Newspaper called the Rodent’s Gazette. However, his true passion is writing and journaling his daily life affairs. In each book, he takes you on an interesting venture of his life, which turns into a hilarious event with ups and downs. He is blessed with good writing skills but does not have the best luck. So all of his stories turn out to be different than what he had expected.
Why do we recommend this book?
Just to get this out of the way, this book is not just for children. It is a series of 68 books, each unique and not connected. So you can pick up any book you want without having to worry about going according to the sequence. The book contains illustrations and a storyline that will make you laugh. You can read a few pages of this book and find yourself feeling a little lighter.
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#3 Little women by Louisa May Alcott
About the Book
Title: Little Women
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Genre: Coming of Age, Bildungsroman, Children’s Literature, Comedy
Publisher: Roberts Brothers (First Volume)
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
No. of Pages: 759
It is a known fact that Louisa May Alcott has written this masterpiece based on her own life. In this book, Jo, Beth, Meg, and Amy are four sisters who share a love-hate relationship, as most of the siblings do. They struggle financially. The four siblings make a small sum of money by sewing, doing laundry, and doing other ”women’s work”. However, Jo realizes that she can make more money by writing and decides to become a writer. But before that, she has to face a lot of struggle as they are in the middle of the Civil War.
Why do we recommend this book?
This book is just a collection of Anecdotes of the four sisters. They grow, support, love, care, and annoy each other. The best part about the book is that all the chapters are not connected. You can flip to any random chapter and start reading! This is what makes it fun for light reading. Each chapter is a different episode of their life. One chapter will have you laughing till your stomach aches, and the next one will make you cry a river. It is a classic with strong female protagonists and twists and turns.
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#4 Terribly Tiny Tales
About The Book
Title: Terribly Tiny Tales
Author: Various Bestselling Authors of Penguin Publications
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Penguin Publications
Goodreads rating: 4.2/5
No. Of Pages: 260
Being the literal definition of ‘Long Story Short’, Terribly Tiny Tales is a collection of tiny but impactful stories. Each story, less than 140 characters, is written by the bestselling authors of Penguin Publication. This collection of small tales is meaningful and entertaining. ‘Terribly Tiny Tales’, also known as ‘TTT’ contains very brief stories with hidden meanings and messages.
Why do we recommend this book?
You can finish this book in one sitting if you want to! Each story is unique and has a certain amount of depth. The most eye-catching thing about this book is its black pages and white text, which exaggerates the depth of the book in the best way possible.
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#5 The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney
About the Book
Title: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney
Genre: Humor, Young Adult Fiction, Diary Fiction
Publisher: Penguin (UK)
Goodreads Rating: 4/5
No. of Pages: 221
Greg Heffley enters a new school where bullying is very usual. However, he is not ashamed to walk the corridors with his not-so-cool best friend Rowley. Honestly, Greg is not one of the cool kids either. Rowley and Greg are great friends and spend a lot of time together. Noting down this friendship along with other aspects of his life, Greg Heffley maintains a diary and narrates each day of his life hilariously.
P.S.: This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read this book for free.
Why do we recommend this book?
The diary of a wimpy kid is, hands down, one of the best books for a random reading spree. It is funny, entertaining, a little stereotypical, and casual. It is easy to understand and doesn’t require much time to read either. This series contains ’illustrations’ (some are very funny) which help us understand the characters more. Overall, it is a pretty entertaining series and is worth a read.
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#6 The 3 Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Bhagat
About the Book
Title: The 3 Mistakes of my Life
Author: Chetan Bhagat
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Goodreads Rating: 3/5
No. of Pages: 258
A boy from Ahemdabad named Govind always dreamt of having his own Cricket Shop. He is madly in love with Cricket. Govind, Omi, and Ish are the inseparable trio who support each other no matter what. Govind is money-minded and can create a successful business. But what business becomes successful without mistakes? To realize their goals, they have to face all kinds of issues – social, religious, political, and what not! This book questions, can we succeed in life after making huge mistakes?
Why do we recommend this book?
This book is perfect for light reading, in my opinion. This book is not too dull or too emotional, and neither has sensitive topics. The book is as simple as the plot. It’s not complicated to understand. This book is a somewhat controversial book with mixed reviews. However, it’s a good read and is satisfactorily entertaining
P.S.: This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read this book for free.
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#7 The Midnight Gang by David Williams
About the Book
Title: The Midnight Gang
Author: David Williams
Genre: Adventure Stories, Funny
Publisher: HarperCollins Publisher
Goodreads rating: 4.4/5
No. of Pages: 496
Tom is surprised to wake up in a hospital with a rather uncanny surrounding. After remembering the incident on the cricket field, he manages to understand why he is in this condition. He notices something even more mysterious – The Porter. The porter in the hospital looked terrifying but not as petrified as the matron in charge of the children’s ward. Little does he know the adventure he is going to have along with the other five children in his ward. It will be forever memorable moments. The porter is the ‘leader’ of the midnight gang and takes the children on unbelievable adventures at midnight.
Why do we recommend this book?
Firstly, let’s appreciate the details and character building in this book. David Williams has done an amazing job in keeping the book mysterious and on track. The title itself is enough to attract a reader. It is easy to understand and has a peculiar story. It is one of the best books written by David Williams.
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#8 The Old Man and The Sea by Earnest Hemmingway
About the Book
Title: The Old Man and the Sea
Author: Ernest Hemmingway
Genre: Literary Fiction
Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
Goodreads rating: 3.8/5
No. of Pages: 127
Santiago is a old Cuban Fisherman and a mentor to Manolin. Manolin looks up to Santiago, but his parents discourage him as Santiago had not caught a fish in 84 days. To prove himself, the old fisherman sails to the Gulf stream, and catches a big Marlin fish. However, the fish is so large and heavy that it is out of his control. The story of the man’s struggles with this fish and whether he makes it alive or not.
Why do we recommend this book?
It is a relatively short book and doesn’t take much time to read. The story is captivating and a bit emotional. The author uses simple words and the plot is on one track. The reader always has a clear idea of what’s going on in the story. If you are looking for a book to start reading, this could be a good option for that too.
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#9 Yesterday I was the Moon by Noor Unnahar
About the Book
Title: Yesterday I Was The Moon
Author: Noor Unnahar
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
No. of Pages: 160
This book is different from all the other books mentioned in this list. This is a Poetry book, a collection of poetry about art, heartbreak, love, self-love, courage, and much more. It is an inspiring collection of poetry with black and white pictures.
Why do we recommend this book?
This book addresses a lot of positive points. Things you might want to hear, some things you will be inspired by. The poetries are not like Shakespeare’s they are not difficult to understand. They are extremely simple and short. This book is quite underrated and deserves much more recognition than it already has.
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Ending, on a different note, here are the nine best books for light reading. Each of them has its individually strong attributes. So the next time you are in a dilemma as to what you should read, do keep this list in mind.
P.S: Some books recommended here are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read these books for free. Check out this article: Is Kindle Unlimited Worth It?
So, to conclude, here is the recommended list for the 9 Best Books for Light Reading:
| 1. | Dollar Bahu by Sudha Murty | Buy the Book |
| 2. | Geronimo Stilton Series by Elizabetta Dami | Buy the Book |
| 3. | Little Women by Louisa May Alcott | Buy the Book |
| 4. | Terribly Tiny tales by Authors of Penguin Publication | Buy the Book |
| 5. | The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney | Buy the Book |
| 6. | The 3 Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Baghat | Buy the Book |
| 7. | The Midnight Gang by David Williams | Buy the Book |
| 8. | The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway | Buy the Book |
| 9. | Yesterday I Was The Moon by Noor Unnhar | Buy the Book |
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