I wish I could write one. Especially one as good as His Favorites.

While I’m on the subject, here’s a list of five kick-ass short novels*:

French Exit by Patrick DeWitt

The Postman Always Rings Twice by James Cain

Treasure Island!!! by Sara Levine

When Mystical Creatures Attack! by Kathleen Founds (and, yeah, I also have a soft spot for titles with exclamation points)

So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell

*What’s the difference between a novella and a short novel? Don’t know, don’t care.