This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 15 Short, Fast-Paced Novels for When You Want a Quick Escape.

This week, BookTok creators considered whether BookTok has resulted in a “fast fashion” approach to reading.

A year ago, I started reading again. I say “again” because, like the countless friends and colleagues I’ve spoken to who have also found themselves swept up in the reading renaissance that’s currently ...

Like the common cold, the reading slump and its symptoms will come to us all eventually. The pages don't turn as fast as they used to. The characters don't feel as relatable. The plots don't hit the ...