Recs if you like Great Granny Webster...

classics (including modern classics) under 200 pages

lit fic featuring dysfunctional families

For people who are interested in a long-term challenge to read all of the Booker Prize longlisted books, but before 2001 there were only shortlisted books so I am going to separate these into two different lists. Please see the pinned comment for the 2001+ companion list link and the winners for each year!

"Turn me over, I'm done on this side!" —St. Lawrence, whilst roasting on a spit

Gallows humor, black comedy, l'humour noir — whatever you call it, this is the place for it. This list includes André Breton's seminal anthology of dark humor, a number of the works excerpted in this anthology, and beyond. You can find a link to the complete contents of Breton's anthology in the comments.

Want more weird humor? Check out my list Nitpicky Neuroticism (Comedy Edition)!

Playing the catch up game!

Last year my slump hit me hard so here’s a collection of quick read to help you catch up or just town over the line in time!

It’s a mix but promise the all pack a punch! All <270 pages 🥳