#big books

50 Must-Read Books of More Than 500 Pages

For when you want to hunker down and invest in a sprawling story, here are fifty must-read big books that are more than 500 pages long.

How to Ease Into Reading Really Big Books

We all have that massive tome we've been meaning to pick up. If you've been put off by the task, try these tips for easing yourself into reading big books.

How to Tackle the Giant Books in Your TBR Pile

It's too long. It's too complicated. I'm confused, lost, tired of holding it. We've heard all the reasons for giving up on giants books, and we have answers! Here's how to get through giant books.

I Don’t Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie

Are you the type of reader who just can't hang with big books? You are not alone.

In 2017 I’m Going To Stop Worrying About My Number

This year, pick up more big books and don't worry about how many you read in a year.

5 Picture Books That Won’t Fit on Your Bookshelf But You Should Get Anyway

At Book Riot we love big books. And that includes oversized picture books for younger readers.

Slowing Down for Summer

I confess: if I start to not like a book, often times, I will stop reading. I am an impatient ...

Why Are Books Getting Longer?

I’ve had a theory, for a while now, that books are getting longer. It wasn’t until recently that I took ...

Big Books, Big Guilt

Struggling with difficult books and the guilt over what I "should" be reading.

Mine’s the One That Says “Bad DNF’er” On It

I used to be such a good little reader. I always finished my books, even ones that were only so-so, ...