{"title":"Quick Reads 2026","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"quick-reads-2026-collection-3-books-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Quick Reads 2026 Collection 3 Books Set by Derek Owusu, Leye Adenle \u0026 Rachel Hore - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHunger Pains\u003cbr\u003eCell One\u003cbr\u003eThe Girl in the Picture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin \/ Simon \u0026amp; Schuster UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Quick Reads 2026 collection brings together three brand-new short novels from The Reading Agency's much-loved annual scheme, which commissions bestselling and award-winning authors to write compact, fast-paced stories designed to be read in a single sitting. Featuring Hunger Pains, Cell One and The Girl in the Picture, this three-book paperback set is ideal for busy readers, commuters, reluctant readers building confidence, and anyone who loves a sharp, satisfying story without the commitment of a doorstop novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuick Reads titles are written specifically to be short, pacy and accessible, while never compromising on the quality of storytelling that fans expect from established, prize-winning novelists. Each year The Reading Agency partners with major UK publishers to release a fresh crop of these compact paperbacks, and the 2026 line-up continues that tradition with three very different voices. Hunger Pains promises the tense, character-driven storytelling associated with its author's acclaimed body of work. Cell One delivers a tight, dramatic narrative exploring family, authority and consequence. The Girl in the Picture rounds out the set with a story of memory, identity and the past resurfacing in the present. Together, the three titles showcase the breadth of contemporary British fiction in miniature: crime, family drama and literary suspense sit side by side in one neat paperback bundle. Because Quick Reads books are deliberately concise, they make an excellent entry point for readers returning to fiction after a break, teenagers moving into adult fiction, or anyone fitting more reading into a busy schedule. Each title can be read independently, and together they offer great value as a themed three-in-one paperback set, supporting The Reading Agency's literacy mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree brand-new short novels in one great-value paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by well-regarded contemporary authors across crime, family drama and literary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, fast-paced format — ideal for commutes, breaks or single-sitting reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for building reading confidence, reluctant readers, or returning to fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports The Reading Agency's literacy and reading-for-pleasure mission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for book lovers who enjoy variety and short-form storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection brings together Derek Owusu, Leye Adenle and Rachel Hore, three distinct voices in contemporary British fiction. Derek Owusu is a British author and broadcaster known for his acclaimed literary fiction. Leye Adenle is a Nigerian-British writer recognised for his sharp, socially engaged crime fiction. Rachel Hore is a bestselling UK novelist known for warm, immersive historical and contemporary fiction, with a background in publishing. Together they represent some of the most interesting storytelling talent writing for UK readers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree complete, satisfying stories in one paperback bundle — perfect for sampling new authors, filling spare moments, or gifting to any reader who loves a quick, compelling story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; all books are supplied as genuine, brand-new UK paperback editions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58346555277694,"sku":"PLD25494","price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/quick-reads-2026-3-book-collection-paperback-set.webp?v=1793612656"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/collections\/quick-reads-2026.oembed","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}