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Six Picks: Short Story Collections

Abbe and Emma recommend six powerful short story collections for your TBR pile.

By Jessica Mizzi • 2 years ago
short stories

“Brief” doesn’t always mean “less.” This reigns true in the literary world: short stories are anything but simple. The truth of the matter is that masterful storytellers have the power to pack a punch in fewer pages. They can be magical, witty, and impactful in ways that will stick with you long after you finish reading.

The six short story collections recommended below are all gems for your TBR pile and perhaps best of all, for even the busiest readers, they’re a breeze to finish and easy to love.

  • The cover of the book Sweet and Low

    Sweet and Low

    Nick White

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  • The cover of the book What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky

    What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky

    Lesley Nneka Arimah

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  • The cover of the book Get in Trouble

    Get in Trouble

    Kelly Link

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  • The cover of the book You Think It, I'll Say It

    You Think It, I'll Say It

    Curtis Sittenfeld

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  • The cover of the book Days of Awe

    Days of Awe

    A. M. Homes

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