If you’re stuck inside because of the weather or just need a quick read, we’ve got the perfect list for you. Check out our list of 11 great books you can totally read in just one sitting. Best of all, this quick guide sums them all up in 20 words or less.

Downsiders by Neal Shusterman

A unique sci-fi novel about people who live under the streets of New York, with a heavy dash of romance.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Made into a film starring Emma Watson, this book brilliantly shines light on the harsh realities of high school.

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

A beautiful story about a girl in a coma caught between deciding to live or let go.

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

A classic must-read YA novel about being yourself and not following the crowd.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

You may have seen the movie, now it’s time to read the book. A delight for all ages.

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Surprisingly touching, this monster story explores the effects of grief and burdens beyond a child’s years.

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

A gripping story about a girl who loses all her friends, and the horrible truth as to why.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Fans of Pretty Little Liars will love this mysterious drama with a shocking finale.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

The powerful story of the son of a Nazi solider and the boy behind a fence in a nearby camp.

Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

A seriously cute romance with lovable characters you’ll remember long afterwards.

Impulse by Ellen Hopkins

A gripping narrative poem about 3 troubled teens in a psychiatric hospital.

What’s the best book you’ve ever read in a single sitting? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to share your own book reviews with us at Sweety High.

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