I’ve never been a very fast reader, so reading books in one sitting pretty much never happens. But there are a few that I’ve included here, and a few more that, had I been able to read faster or been able to read all day rather than needing to do things to keep a tiny human alive and entertained, I would have!
Books I read in a single sitting:
   
   
  
   
   
   
  
That’s it for me this week! Which books did you guys devour in one go? Were any of my picks on your list?
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I have so much respect for mums with more than one kid. I wish I could have another, but I just know that I would not be able to do it. My kid is at the age now where some days it’s constant need for attention, others it’s wanting to play or read alone. So that’s a shift. I love the time we spend together, so it’s a worthwhile trade-off, and I know as time passes I’ll get more time back (and then I’ll probably wish I could go back to now because I’ll miss that need for closeness when it’s all slammed doors!). Audiobooks are such a joy though, because cleaning and cooking are SO BORING, and reclaiming that time to do something to keep my head busy has been the best thing ever! I sometimes feel a little less connected to what I’m reading, and some books I can’t keep track of and have to switch to print, but for the most part it’s fantastic. Thanks for coming back to comment, I really appreciate it!
Great list! I have The Uncommon Reader and Daisy Jones on my TBR so I’m glad to see you found them quick.
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To be clear though, this isn’t a list entirely comprised of books I read in a sitting. Some of them are books I wanted to read in a sitting because they were so good and addictive! The Uncommon Reader is more of a novella though, so that one is definitely a quick read. I hope you get to them, because they’re both excellent!
I keep saying today how interesting it is to discover what people read in one big gulp! I loved the Uncommon Reader, Daisy Jones, and Gurnsey but couldn’t do the last two in one go. I love seeing how others read and enjoy their books.
Yeah, I didn’t do these in one go – I wanted to! There are only a few on here I was able to sit and just read my way through, and that was a while ago. Mums don’t usually get that much time to read without interruptions, unfortunately!
The Martian is on my list too – isn’t it awesome?! Also have a few TBRs from your list. Kat. My TTT: https://readingwithkat.wordpress.com/2021/07/20/top-ten-books-i-read-in-one-sitting/
It is! I loved it so much. Which are you interested in reading? Not that it matters, because I’d recommend every book on this list!
Great list of books! I wanted to read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in one day, it would have been so easy to do so. I love the format it was written in.
When you get the chance, I hope you can check out my TTT post: https://readbakecreate.com/10-books-with-the-word-day/
Thanks! Oh, me too. I also listened to it as an audiobook, which I think I nearly finished in one day. Very close, anyway! I don’t always like epistolary novels, but this one really worked well. I adore it!
I’ve not read any of these. I have seen the movie of the Guernsey book though. Like you I tend not to read books in one sitting, I’m kind of a slow reader!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2021/07/20/top-ten-tuesday-325/
I enjoyed the movie of Guernsey as well, but honestly I preferred the book! She seems a little less of a blunt object than in the film. Less insensitive. More in tune with people’s experiences and feelings. But that might be me reading into it. Either way, it’s a very good book!
Ah interesting! Well I may check out the book at some point 🙂
It’s a good one if you are at a loose end and don’t really have anything you’re dying to pick up. That’s how I ended up reading it, anyway! I actually really loved the audiobook, so if you’re into those, you could try that too.
I think if I did read it I probably would go that way. Might be a good one for if I need a short audiobook.
Definitely! It’s one I could probably read several more times and still get sucked in!
The Uncommon Reader is definitely a fabulous short read. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse is a great choice, too.
I’m not at all surprised that you’ve read both of those! I adored both of them. I’ve read The Uncommon Reader multiple times, and I am planning to read The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse many times as well!
Ooh, The Martian is a good pick. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from that one either.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-read-in-one-sitting/
Right? It was one that, though I didn’t have time to read in one go, I stole moments throughout my days to read until it was done. I just got Hail Mary on your recommendation, and am looking forward to reading it either this week or next! Thank you for telling me to give it a try!
Daisy Jones is definitely a book that is a quick and easy read! There’s something very compelling about the story — I haven’t read the author’s other book yet but if that’s the same, I should!
Yeah, it’s one of those books where one bit flows into the next and you don’t even notice you’re reading after a while. Which is the best kind of reading experience, really! I haven’t read any of her other books – I’ve heard great things about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and a lot of buzz about her new book Malibu Rising, though, so I expect they’ll be good!
I love The Martian, Guernsey and Daisy Jones, really loving your list today. Happy reading! My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/romance-books-to-read-in-one-sitting/
Yay! I love when there’s that sense of recognition when you’re reading someone else’s book choices. It’s a great feeling! I’m glad there were some you enjoyed!
I’ve always been a bit intimidated by The Martian because of how people say it is very science filled (to the point of being confusing), did you think it was a challenging read? Thanks for sharing your list! 🙂
I actually haven’t heard that, and it’s probably good I didn’t hear that before reading it! It has a lot of problem solving that is done by using his scientific knowledge. Sometimes he has to create an ecosystem that can grow food or build a vehicle. He has to plan out how to use scarce resources and re-purpose technology. But I found that it’s all explained very clearly in a step by step way. It’s all impressive in terms of his intelligence and how much he knows, but isn’t written so you have to be able to do that kind of problem solving or have the background knowledge. It’s all laid out for you. So I don’t think that’s something to worry about. I found it read more like a fast-paced thriller than a dry, complex sciencey book, and I didn’t find it challenging at all. That’s what I liked about it. It’s mostly getting to know Mark Whatney and just being by his side as he thinks his way through a near impossible set of circumstances. I’d say give it a try, and you’ll get a sense of what it’s like pretty quickly and if it’s your kind of thing!
The Boy, the Mole…is on my list, too. When I was young I was able to read books in one fell swoop. Not any longer that is why my list is populated with graphic novels. Ha! My TTT list
Agreed! I can’t read fast enough to get through books that fast. Sometimes I can if it’s a shorter book and I’m listening to the audiobook, occasionally if it’s a graphic format. But that’s about it!