The Longest Book You’ll Never Read – SweetwaterNOW.com

At 3,058 pages, Burkes Landed Gentry is the longest book in the Sweetwater County Systems collection.

I have to admit, the book looks pretty cool on the library shelves. Its old, worn out, and simply has a maroon cover. That being said, its not a book I would pick up and read because its not meant to be read cover to cover.

Burkes Landed Gentry is a genealogical reference book focusing on the family histories of selected families that owned rural land or held posts in the UK, so its a book for a very specific audience. And unless youre working on your family history, youre not likely to check this one out.

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But other long books can be a great way to battle the winter blues. Long books take endurance and commitment, but they are usually very satisfying to complete. And theres nothing like cold winter days in Wyoming to tackle a long read that you may not otherwise have time to complete.

The longest book that I ever read was It by Stephen King. A quintessential book by the prolific king of terror novels, this1,000-plus page book lived up to its hype. It has excellent depth of character, page-turning narrative, and scares that kept me from going near a storm drain for a while (I was a teenager when I read it). I will say, I felt quite accomplished when I finished the book.

If you are looking for some longer books to tackle this winter, the Sweetwater County Library System collection is full of exciting titles to suit all types of readers. Here are some that might be worth checking out:

The Goldfinch, by Donna TartAt more than 700 pages, The Goldfinch is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a boy who survives an accident that kills his mother. Not having a place to go after being abandoned by his father, he is taken in by a wealthy family where he is pulled into the art community.Gnomon, by Nick HarkawayAt more 661 pages, Gnomon is a strong science fiction read. Like much in the sci-fi genre, this book is set in the future in a high-tech world where the citizens are constantly being observed. When a dissident citizen dies in government custody, people start to question the system that supposedly doesnt make mistakes.Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn RandAt more than 1,000 pages, Atlas Shrugged is a classic that is a must-read for fans of political fiction. Set in the future in the U.S., this novel focuses on evil and corporate greed to provide a narrative on modern society.The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to The Laws of the Universe, by Roger PenroseThis nonfiction read is more than 1,000 pages and perfect for those who enjoy science and math. The purpose of the book is to present a clear understanding of the universe and show its beauty and logical connections.Afterworlds, by Scott WesterfeldA 600 pages, this young adult novel within a novel focuses on the life a new high school graduate who put her life on hold to write her book, called Afterworlds. The book switches back and forth between the young womans life and the book she is creating.

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