Believe it or not, there are some people who don’t have the patience to read a 200-page novel, no matter how good the book may be. Emerging author, Lou Silvestri’s third new book called "53" contains fifty-three new quick to read vignettes, sketches and scenes.

Here are just a few of the imagined characters in these imaginary fantasies with a feel and mood of the ‘40s and ‘50s: Come take a few steps with Fred and “Jinger,” Kate’s Calla Lilies, Liz and Dick’s beach fling, Puccini’s opening night, Michelangelo taking a break, Hitch working on a scene, and other surprises. There are three stories taking place in Italy.

Each original tongue-in-cheek incident takes two minutes to read. Perfect for reading to a housebound or hospitalized family member or friend. You may think they do not hear you, but you just might be making their troubles easier to endure. Ease your own troubles, too, by getting cozy in your favorite chair with 53 and floating into the wonderful world of make believe.

They also make good openers for your upcoming speech, easy little one-act plays for your kids or friends to act out and enjoy at parties, and many other ways to bring these lighthearted tales of love, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and humor to life.

So, know any impatient people who don’t like 200-page novels? Be a pal and treat them to 53. They’ll be glad you did.

On Amazon. 110 page 5 x 8 paperback. Great size for purse or pocket.