10 Books To Read Under 300 Pages

By Afiur
January 31, 2026

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Set in the Roaring Twenties, this novel explores love, ambition and illusion through Jay Gatsby’s tragic dream.

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

Through spare yet powerful prose, Hemingway depicts one man’s endurance during an epic battle with nature.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Seen through a child’s eyes, the story confronts racial injustice, morality and compassion in the American South.

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Using animals as symbols, Orwell delivers a biting satire on political corruption and the abuse of power.

Normal People by Sally Rooney

At its core, the novel examines intimacy, class differences and emotional vulnerability between two deeply connected souls.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Blending philosophy and folklore, the book encourages readers to pursue destiny and listen to inner desires.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Holden Caulfield’s wandering narrative reflects adolescent confusion, alienation and resistance to adult hypocrisy.

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

A journey into colonial Africa reveals unsettling truths about imperialism and the darkness within humanity.

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

This deeply personal novel captures the psychological unravelling of a young woman under societal expectations.

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman

Told in fragments, the story tenderly explores memory, loss and enduring love across three generations.

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