Posted by Alumni from The Atlantic
February 22, 2026
Many of us wish we had more time in the day to sit with a book: to get stuck in place for hours, entirely immersed. But reading in short chunks doesn't have to mean a shallow experience: Some works even benefit from those constraints. Today's newsletter rounds up our writers' suggestions for what to read when you don't have much time'or much focus'to spare. I hope you enjoy however many moments of reading you can steal away this weekend. I recently asked readers to share a photo of something that sparks their sense of awe in the world. William P. shared this photo of 'the rock' at Morro Bay, California, 'with evening light illuminating the ice plants covering the sand dunes.' learn more