When I sorted my books by length on Goodreads I realized that most of the absolutely monstrous books I’ve read were from a long time ago. The winner was London by Edward Rutherford which was 1332 pages. No wonder I remember that one taking forever!
I’ve decided to focus on books that I was surprised to see were over 500 pages.
Other books in the series have gotten shorter but I’ve reread these ones so many times that I guess I’ve never noticed the length.
Dense, well researched historical fiction. These were chunky books but so well worth it.
You don’t really expect kid’s books to be over 500 pages but these were mighty books.
The first and last books in the series are medium length but the middle books are chubby.
These are so cozy that I loved spending lots of time reading them.
These books were very detailed worlds too.
I just read this book and had no idea it was over 500 pages.
You have to love some big nonfiction books too.
When you love a story and its characters it often doesn’t matter how long it is. You may even wish it didn’t end!
Agree!
I just read my first Karen Brooks book! I am not sure why it took me so long!
Her books are so well done
The Lady Brewer of London looks interesting! http://www.ihopeyoudanceinlife.com
It is good. It is a harsh look at life for women in that time but good.
I didn’t remember the Dragon books by Rachel Aaron being long. They were fast-paced, fun reads. I like your spin on the topic.
I didn’t realize those middle ones were long either. There was so much going on that they flew by.
Arcana Academy is on my TBR and I hope to get to it soon.
My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2025/08/19/top-ten-tuesday-the-beasts/
The House Witch looks really cute, I’ll have to check that one out.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
I loved that series!
I love the cover of Royal Tea Service! The only book I’ve read from your list is Winter. Here is my TTT: https://thissideofstoryland.blogspot.com/2025/08/top-ten-tuesday-books-over-1000-pages.html
That was cute series
Winter has been on a few different lists this week!