If you’re in the mood for some light reading, this is a list of Light, Easy and Breezy Books to Read.
As gratifying as it can be to read a hardcore literary novel, there’s something nice about a quick and lighthearted read that you can finish in one afternoon — and hopefully it’ll make you laugh or lift your spirits in the process.
So, for some great casual but good reading, be sure to take a look at these titles for some light reads. Also, feel free to drop a comment if you have a suggestion for this list!
General Fiction
Romance/Chick Lit
Mystery/Thriller
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Other
General Fiction Light Reads
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Publication Date: June 13, 2017
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Publication Date: June 13, 2017
Malibu Rising
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Malibu Rising Publication Date: February 18, 2024
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Malibu Rising Publication Date: February 18, 2024
The Midnight Library
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Midnight Library Publication Date: September 29, 2020
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Midnight Library Publication Date: September 29, 2020
A Man Called Ove
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of A Man Called Ove Publication Date: July 15, 2014
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of A Man Called Ove Publication Date: July 15, 2014
The Rosie Project
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Rosie Project Publication Date: February 18, 2024
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Rosie Project Publication Date: February 18, 2024
The House in the Cerulean Sea
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The House in the Cerulean Sea Publication Date: December 29, 2020
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The House in the Cerulean Sea Publication Date: December 29, 2020
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Publication Date: February 18, 2024
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Publication Date: February 18, 2024
Romance/Chick-Lit Light Reads
People We Meet on Vacation
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of People We Meet on Vacation Publication Date: May 11, 2021
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of People We Meet on Vacation Publication Date: May 11, 2021
Mystery/Thriller Light Reads
The Last Thing He Told Me
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Last Thing He Told Me Publication Date: May 4, 2021
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Last Thing He Told Me Publication Date: May 4, 2021
The Good Sister
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Good Sister Publication Date: October 27, 2020
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Good Sister Publication Date: October 27, 2020
Historical Fiction Light Reads
The Giver of Stars
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Giver of Stars Publication Date: October 8, 2019
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The Giver of Stars Publication Date: October 8, 2019
Young Adult Light Reads
Other Light Reads
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) Publication Date: November 1, 2011
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) Publication Date: November 1, 2011
Thanks. This is just what I needed.
glad to hear it, and hope you’re doing well rosi!
I liked a man called Ove. I just finished reading Homing by Marc Luc Carrier, a fast paced entertaining novel about the adventures and misadventures between a son and his estranged father who has dementia. It was a light humorous novel about a difficult subject which is unusual.