A charming collection of bite-sized readings for the bookworm on the go.

Are you looking to join a book club, but short on time to read? This rich and diverse selection of unforgettable writing is carefully curated for a ten-minute hit of literary wonder. This is an anthology with a twist, featuring books that cover myriad periods, forms, and genres while also offering instantly appealing reading material on every emotion from joy to terror. It includes well-known writers such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë, and Emily Dickinson alongside early twentieth-century authors including E.M. Forster, James Joyce, and Willa Cather. You will also find writers from the Harlem Renaissance, the women’s rights movement of the early twentieth century, and from across the globe. Each excerpt is framed by a short analysis, getting to the heart of the short read, introducing the author, and suggesting further literary adventures. Perfect for the daily commute or as an inspirational gift for a curious reader, this book is a must-have of pure reading pleasure.