Let’s talk about easy reads today.
Oh wait, wait… before that, let’s define what an easy read actually means for this blog.
📚 A short book—preferably under 300 pages 🙊
📚 Something that hooks you within the first few pages (especially if you’re a beginner, this is a must)
📚 It shouldn’t send you running to your phone every few minutes to look up meanings
📚 And most importantly, it should keep you interested—through its story, its information, its atmosphere, or even a small plot twist that makes you want to keep turning the pages
Now, let’s begin…
📖 Songs of Freedom Series
This series explores the lives of children across India during the freedom struggle and focuses on what it was like to grow up during that time. The stories are set in different cities like Calcutta, Tanjore, Ranchi, Mysore, Madras, Bombay, and Mizoram.
It’s historical fiction based on true events, written in a way that’s accessible to middle-grade readers. What I really love is that you get to learn more about the real events in the last few pages of each book.
I’ve reviewed two books from this series on my Instagram—links below 👇🏼
You can pick any book from the series. I’m currently reading The Battle for Baramulla by Mallika Ravikumar, set in Kashmir.
📖 The School for Bad Girls by Madhurima Vidyarthi
Okay, I’ll admit—this one is slightly over 300 pages. But it’s worth every page.
Set in 19th-century Calcutta, this historical fiction is inspired by the life of Kadambini Bose and her determined journey to break societal barriers and become a doctor.
The author beautifully captures pre-independence Calcutta—British rule, patriarchy, and rigid social norms that shaped every aspect of life.
What makes this book special is its narrative style—a blend of diary entries, letters, and third-person storytelling. It creates a powerful and immersive reading experience.
If you’re curious, you can read more about Kadambini Bose on Wiki.
📖 What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
As I’ve mentioned in my previous posts, I’ve been drawn to healing fiction from Japanese and Korean literature lately—and this is one of my favourites
It’s gentle, comforting, and quietly meaningful.
Here’s my full review:
I’ll also be sharing my thoughts on Hot Chocolate on Thursday by the same author as part of this blog series—would love it if you read that too 🤍
📖 Heidi by Johanna Spyri
Easy reads and classics? Yes—hear me out.
Children’s classics can be some of the most beautiful and accessible stories. Heidi is one of them—a story of faith, innocence, and the breathtaking Swiss Alps.
If you’re unsure about picking up the full novel, here’s a fun idea:
Try the graphic novel version first (Heidi: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden and Elena Bia). Then, if you enjoy it, you can move on to the original. It’s available under Kindle Unlimited subscription too. 🤫
Also, if you do read it—tell me if you liked the doctor Heidi meets in Frankfurt. He’s one of my favourite characters.
📖 Bonus Recommendation -Anne of Green Gables (Graphic Novel)
I wouldn’t suggest the full-length novel as an easy read here—but the graphic novel adaptation? Absolutely yes.
The illustrations are seasonal, soft, and beautiful—and you will fall in love with Anne 🤍
Now tell me—
Have you read any of these?
Did they feel like easy reads to you?
Or do you have recommendations for me?
I’m all ears 👂✨
This post is a part of BlogchatterA2Z Challenge 2026
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Chai and Chatter Chronicles 
Interesting recommendations! Heidi animated cartoon was better than the book. Not something I say about books, but this is one of those exceptions. The graphic novel is a good idea.
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Then you will Anne too. Thank you
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