short books for reading slumps
catch up to your reading goals with these novellas!
the black god’s drums by p. djèlà clark takes place in this alternate steampunk new orleans during a civil war. we follow a clever girl with a godly advantage who overhears a traitorous plan. she’s ready to use it as leverage to join an airship and leave the city behind.
the practice, the horizon, and the chain by sofia samatar is so tiny, friends. you’ll eat this right up.
the basic gist is that a child who has always lived beneath the ship among the Chained is brought up to the elite through a scholarship program. it’s definitely an ode to power in solidarity.
in alfajiri by michael laborn, we’re watching a royal heir start to uncover all these dark secrets from her past. she was raised by the queen and feels loyal to the throne, but she’s starting to have some questions about the throne’s actions.
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If you find yourself grappling with a reading slump, short books are the perfect remedy. They offer a bite-sized experience that can be both fulfilling and engaging. 'The Black God’s Drums' by P. Djèlà Clark transports readers to an alternate steampunk New Orleans during a civil war, where a clever girl uses her unique position to escape the city's dangers. Conversely, 'The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain' by Sofia Samatar explores themes of power and solidarity through a child’s ascent from the bottom of a hierarchical society. Finally, 'Alfajiri' by Michael Laborn reveals the dark secrets the royal heir must confront, making for an intriguing read that blends high fantasy with personal discovery. These novellas not only entertain but also provide profound insights into human experiences, making them ideal for quickly regaining your reading momentum.
poetry is also a good way to get out of a slump! you can read them in little pieces or the whole book in not a long amount of time