Short and Sweet Books for the Long Weekend

Easter is upon us, and for many folks that means it’s time to shut off your computers, hang your tools up in a dingy corner of the shed and turn the lights off in the office. As far as we’re concerned, we’ll be filling the next few days of freedom with a stack of books; novellas, short story collections, maybe a touch of poetry as well. Whittling down your ever-expanding reading list can be quite the task, so we’ve plucked a few short but decidedly sweet novels from the Pegasus catalogue for you to take a look at over this period of relaxation. Heather Buckley- “Wildflower”

Young millennial Kate has uprooted her life in a small southwestern town, and has big dreams of surviving the fast-paced scene in Southern California. Struggling with grief following the loss of her father and the heartbreak of her first true love, Kate finds her dream job in San Diego. Many challenges await her, but her new journey will take her leaps and bounds from where she was before. You can find "Wildflower"  here. 

Muriel Freeborn- “Several Cups of Tea”

“Several Cups of Tea” is the heart-warming tale of Freda, an elderly woman who is torn between a desire to continue her busy life or retire gracefully. Will she be able to figure out what is most important to her, and finally settle on what she really wants? You can find "Several Cups of Tea"  here. 

Graham Beer- “Space Madness”

For those sci-fi fans out there, it can be difficult to find a compelling book that’s not upwards of 500 pages long. Enter Graham Beer’s “Space Madness”, released just last month. Beer’s wacky debut is set in the Twenty-Seventh Century, where a human named Idby is marooned on a far-flung planet. In this surreal, wild and humorous adventure, Idby finds himself battling monsters, befriending aliens and communing with Gods. All the hallmarks of a sci-fi rollercoaster, all crammed into 164 pages! You can find "Space Madness"  here. 

Marina Koroleva- “Crossroads” Set in the beautiful Mediterranean city of Antalya, “Crossroads” is a mysterious and romantic tale of how the lives of several people are changed by the arrival of a dance troupe and one particularly mesmerising samba dancer. Totalling 162 pages, Marina Koroleva paints a vivid picture of the picturesque Turkish city of Antalya, and invites you into the lives of those who dwell there. You can find "Crossroads"  here.

Jeff Keniota- “The Life of Koko”

Finishing off our list with some poetry, we have Jeff Keniota’s “The Life of Koko”, a poetry collection centred around life in a small village in Kenya. Jeff writes from the heart in his debut poetry collection, drawing inspiration from his life growing up there. The following is an excerpt from this thoughtful anthology: "There comes my rose Take my hand and move close I am not afraid to die, I am afraid to live It has been painful, I have to leave My body is done but your love kept me going I give you back my love knowing That you've got the double courage Take it as a leverage For your life is mine Everything is going to be fine." You can find "The Life of Koko"  here. Happy Easter from all of us at Pegasus, and happy reading!