Frequently Asked Questions

This is where you go when you want to read quality books that don't take years to finish. My mission is to increase interest in reading by providing cool, short book recommendations for all ages. From interest comes devotion.

Every month I provide book recommendations that are quick and easy to read for personal pleasure. I try not to include any books over 250 pages, and I always include books written for a variety of ages (typically 3-4 Adult titles; 3-4 Young Adult titles; 3-4 Children’s titles). Preference is given to first-time authors and books with positive messages, but a diverse selection of books exists in this database.

Please do not misunderstand me: I love longer books! The purpose of this site is to provide short book recommendations for busy people. Also, in my experience as an inner-city teacher and consultant working with thousands of reluctant and struggling readers (as well as their teachers and parents), I have found shorter books are often a great gateway to whet reading appetites. I want to see people reading more, and I do not want to judge readers by the lengths of books they read (I, personally, love reading a 1,000-page book by Larry McMurtry or Ken Follett, but I get a lot of satisfaction reading a Ken Blanchard book in a few hours).

Of course! Nothing excites me more than hearing what people are reading. Some of the best books I have read were introduced to me by others, and my taste buds for diverse books grows constantly. Submit your book recommendations by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Some folks take offense that I call this site the "Lazy" Readers' Book Club. I know many of us are avid readers. This site is for everyone who doesn't have time to read thicker books but still have a hunger to read some quality literature. What bothers me is that there are only 24 hours in a day, and hectic schedules often prevent us from one of life's greatest pleasures: reading. By the way: people who read more become better readers, and my experiences have shown me that people who read shorter books eventually gravitate to longer ones. Indeed, even I find the time to read lengthier books, now that I have developed a taste for shorter ones. Also, you can interpret the word “lazy” to mean spending a lazy afternoon enjoying a really good book. We would all be better off if more people chose books over screens.

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All books must be approximately 250 pages and available in hard copy on Amazon. If you would like your book considered, you can send me an electronic copy This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail a hard copy to:

Dr. Danny Brassell
ATTN: Lazy Readers’ Book Club
16822 E. Lake Ln.
Aurora, CO  80016

 

After reading/reviewing books, I donate them either to a classroom teacher or a public library.

I receive over 5,000 books from authors and publishers every year, and it is not possible for me to individually contact every author/publisher when a book is featured. The best advice I can give is to become a member (membership is free) and keep an eye out for your book.