A Manual for Cleaning Womencollects the best work of the famous short-story writer Lucia Berlin. Lovers of the short from reading should read this exceptional collection from a master of the form. With her trademark blend of humor and melancholy, Berlin crafts miracles from the daily life. She...
While not exactly a philosophical or political tale like our first two examples,this twisty short storyfrom Dahl does delve into some shady moral territory. We are introduced to Mary Maloney: a loving wife and dedicated homemaker. In just a few short paragraphs describing how she welcomes her h...
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I bang on about the To Hull And Back humorous short story competition a lot. That's because it's awesome. (Admittedly, I am biased, but it is – ask anyone.) The top prize is the greatest literary accolade ever offered in the field of literature. (See previous note regarding bias.)...
This is a story that’s sad and quietly tragic. Given that it’s Salinger, you can kind of anticipate the themes of alienation and focus on the innocence of children. Show/Hide Commentary The Priceby Neil Gaiman I’ve loved this short story ever since I first came across it. It’s ab...
Elle is totally busted when her (um, really attractive) boss Colton catches her using the photocopier to ***take pics of her ass*** for a risky dare from her bestie. In short, she's super embarrassed that her tall, dark, and sexy superior saw her in such a NSFW situation. But it...
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When it comes to short stories, the best insight on how to read them I've ever found came from a new book on writing, "Unless It Moves the Human Heart," by Roger Rosenblatt. One of Rosenblatt's graduate students said, in effect, that the writer begins by saying, "And so, we have...
Q: What are the best short travel stories you have ever heard? Personally, I love travel stories that make me feel something and take me on a journey. The story can be funny, sad, heartwarming, crazy, scary… …or even a mix of everything, like my own crazy Couchsurfing story, share...
Often maligned as the novel’s poor cousin, the short story medium has produced some of the most beloved works of fiction. From the eerily-accurate predictions of Ray Bradbury to the spine-chilling thrills of Stephen King and the wildly imaginative worlds of N.K. Jemison, some of the best...