6 essential collections to celebrate short story month
Briefly

Once a staple, short stories now have fewer outlets as magazines decline. Readers must actively seek them out in a world favoring novels over collections.
Short Story Month, initiated in 2007, lacks the widespread support of National Poetry Month, revealing the struggle for short fiction recognition and appreciation.
The digital age has hindered short story consumption as attention spans shrink due to social media distractions, overshadowing the depth of expansive storytelling by authors like Chekhov.
Renowned short story writer Alice Munro's passing highlighted the exceptional dedication and influence she had on the genre, expanding the boundaries of short fiction during her illustrious career.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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