So you’re at the bookstore looking for something to read. You’re planning to actually buy something (you’re not just browsing). You spot two books that look interesting on the What’s Hot In Fiction shelf. You pick them up. You scan the back cover blurbs and the first pages of both books, and they seem equally compelling. The books are the same genre, written by authors you admire.
But one book is skinny (say, 275 pages). The other book is fat (say, 550 pages). You only have enough money for one book, and they’re the same price.
Which one would you buy?
skinny. with the limitations i have on free time, i'd prefer the prospect of feeling satisfied that i finished reading whatever book i pick up. so, the skinny book presents better odds of that happenning.
FAT! More for my money! It lasts longer (well it's supoposed to anyway). Sometimes I am actually bothered trying to find my next read … ??!! Kind of like watching TV. I know which shows I love, but sometimes I'm just not in the mood for them.
Put me in the fat camp too! Nothing like going on vacation with a big, fat book to keep me company, especially if it's by an author I really love and know I will probably enjoy
But skinny books are fun to read, too. And interestingly enough, I've been reading way more skinny books lately than fat books.