Why we love it: This is less a short story than an anecdotal essay about the words we use to identify one another, especially our loved ones. It’s one of those short stories for middle schoolers that’s perfect for starting the school year. 35. To Build a Fire by Jack London “The...
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If you are on the lookout for great storytelling but don’t want to commit to a full-length novel, then short story collections are the answer. Whether it’s just before bed, during your commute, or waiting to see your d...Read post The 53 Best Book Series of All Time With new boo...
Fragile Thingsis another work that shows Gaiman’s versatility. It contains short stories and poetry by Gaiman. The opening story, “The Mapmaker,” was originally part ofAmerican Gods. Next comes “A Study in Emerald,” a Sherlock Holmes short story. The book has fairy tales, too, including...
This Polish masterpiece, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, tells the story of a tumultuous love affair between a musician and a singer during the height of the Cold War. The film's lush black-and-white cinematography and captivating performances by Joanna Kulig and Tomasz Kot create an enchanting...
Based on a story by Kristen Roupenian — the author behind the viral 2017 short story “Cat Person” — and written by Sarah DeLappe, this 2022 slasher follows a strained friend group (Amandla Stenberg, Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, Conner O’Malley, Pete Davidson)...
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This is one of the sharpest debut short story collections of the year. Dealing with themes such as racism, capitalism, consumerism, and a lot more, Adjei-Brenyah takes us to the edges of darkly reflective pools where we can see our worlds starkly and uncompromisingly. Each story here is...
The article focuses on the importance of bylaws in association governance in the 21st century in the U.S. Bylaws of a professional society set fourth the rules of operation making it essential to the governance structure. Furthermore, bylaws include mechanisms that allow associations to change as...
Maybe I was disappointed because the story was too short. It could be an outline for a novel. But it needs to be dramatized. For example, how did Zep steal Ep and the spaceship? We’re just told it happens in the short story, but it would be better if we saw it acted out scene...