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1 month ago

Books

Souvankham Thammavongsa Reads Samanta Schweblin

Writing

This new story collection is marvelous if a bit meandering

Relationships

Joyce Carol Oates on a New Jersey Adventure

Paul Theroux Reads V. S. Pritchett

Paul Theroux discusses V. S. Pritchett's short story "The Necklace" in a literary podcast.

fromwww.newyorker.com

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Writing

Aysegul Savas Reads Tessa Hadley

4 weeks ago

US news

Elon Musk Starts What Is Likely the First Party of His Life, Nationals Fire Longtime Management Team, and Washingtonians Got Carried Away With the Fireworks - Washingtonian

1 month ago

Books

Souvankham Thammavongsa Reads Samanta Schweblin

Writing

This new story collection is marvelous if a bit meandering

Relationships

Joyce Carol Oates on a New Jersey Adventure

Paul Theroux Reads V. S. Pritchett

Paul Theroux discusses V. S. Pritchett's short story "The Necklace" in a literary podcast.

fromwww.newyorker.com

Writing

Aysegul Savas Reads Tessa Hadley

Zadie Smith Reads "The Silence"

Zadie Smith reads her story "The Silence" from the July 7 & 14, 2025 issue.

1 month ago

The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine review a polyphonic portrait of class and trauma in Belfast

Erskine's stories display a capaciousness, a willingness to wander beyond the single epiphanic moment that is the traditional preserve of the short story.

Writing

#mavis-gallant

fromThe Walrus

Writing

Mavis Gallant Left a Journalism Career to Tell True Stories | The Walrus

Relationships

fromThe Atlantic

The Writer Who Knew The Cost of Freedom

Mavis Gallant's short stories focus on socially marginalized individuals, particularly women, highlighting their loneliness and existential isolation.

fromThe Walrus

Writing

Mavis Gallant Left a Journalism Career to Tell True Stories | The Walrus

Relationships

fromThe Atlantic

The Writer Who Knew The Cost of Freedom

Mavis Gallant's short stories focus on socially marginalized individuals, particularly women, highlighting their loneliness and existential isolation.

more#mavis-gallant

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Newly published stories show a different side of Ian Fleming and Graham Greene

Ian Fleming's legacy continues with the discovery of a rare short story, deepening interest in his life and works decades after his passing.

Ted Chiang in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Ted Chiang's lucid, understated prose paradoxically provides incredible space for his imagination, as he explores the cosmic potential of science fiction.

SOMA, SF

Full-circle moment': Candice Carty-Williams joins judging panel as 4thWrite prize opens for entries

With the move away from Twitter and zines closing down, prizes are more necessary than ever for new writers of colour to make their voices heard.

London startup

Joyce Carol Oates Reads "The Frenzy"

Joyce Carol Oates reads her story âThe Frenzy,â showcasing her literary prowess as a prolific author with over seventy published works, including multiple acclaimed novels.

OMG science

#curtis-sittenfeld

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC parents

Curtis Sittenfeld Goes Home Again

Curtis Sittenfeld's short story collection features a humorous and memorable incident of a woman photocopying her butt from the 1980s.

fromIndependent

Author Curtis Sittenfeld: 'America feels different than it's ever felt in my lifetime. It feels like we're in unchartered waters'

Curtis Sittenfeld's new short story collection explores themes of midlife and race relations against the backdrop of America's political tensions.

NYC parents

fromwww.nytimes.com

Curtis Sittenfeld Goes Home Again

Curtis Sittenfeld's short story collection features a humorous and memorable incident of a woman photocopying her butt from the 1980s.

fromIndependent

Author Curtis Sittenfeld: 'America feels different than it's ever felt in my lifetime. It feels like we're in unchartered waters'

Curtis Sittenfeld's new short story collection explores themes of midlife and race relations against the backdrop of America's political tensions.

more#curtis-sittenfeld

Essays, Short Stories By 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Author Harper Lee to Be Published in October | KQED

Harper Lee's previously unpublished essays and short stories will be released in a new book this October.

A new collection of Harper Lee's writing is coming later this year

Harper Lee's new posthumous collection reveals her early stories and thematic focus before 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

fromKqed

Essays, Short Stories By 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Author Harper Lee to Be Published in October | KQED

Harper Lee's previously unpublished essays and short stories will be released in a new book this October.

A new collection of Harper Lee's writing is coming later this year

Harper Lee's new posthumous collection reveals her early stories and thematic focus before 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'

30 Years Ago, A Forgotten Stephen King Flop Brought Together 4 Horror Legends

Stephen King effectively utilizes short stories to create impactful horror narratives with relatable themes and flawed characters.

fromPolygon

Writing

It's too early to talk about Osgood Perkins' The Monkey, so let's talk about Stephen King's 'The Monkey'

Independent films

fromInverse

30 Years Ago, A Forgotten Stephen King Flop Brought Together 4 Horror Legends

Stephen King effectively utilizes short stories to create impactful horror narratives with relatable themes and flawed characters.

fromPolygon

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Writing

It's too early to talk about Osgood Perkins' The Monkey, so let's talk about Stephen King's 'The Monkey'

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Silicon Valley

Kimberly Ford Chisholm in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Lucia Berlin's writing shines a light on blue-collar women's lives through her stories, gaining recognition posthumously.

fromThe Nation

Djuna Barnes's Playthings

Djuna Barnes's short stories offer a stark contrast to her celebrated novels, showcasing a different, more mechanical narrative style.

fromwww.newyorker.com

Joseph O'Neill Reads Keuka Lake

Joseph O'Neill's 'Keuka Lake' intricately captures the essence of personal reflection, geography, and memory, emphasizing how places shape our identities and experiences.

Books

fromenglish.elpais.com

Kate Atkinson, the unclassifiable bestseller: From crime fiction to the magical world of Yorkshire

Kate Atkinson rejects the label of magical realism, asserting her works are more influenced by English fairy tales and children's literature.

fromGameSpot

6 months ago

A New Diablo Short Story Collection Is Launching In March

Shadows of Sanctuary: A Diablo Short Story Collection is set to release on March 18, featuring chilling tales about cultists, demons, and Prime Evils.

Writing

fromwww.esquire.com

The Napkin Project (Thanksgiving Edition)

The Napkin Project features unique storytelling on themes woven into Thanksgiving including family, memories, and the complexity of holiday emotions.

#eliza-clark

She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark review dark delights

Eliza Clark's debut collection intricately blends body horror with themes of food, sex, and identity, provoking both repulsion and intrigue.

Writing

Eliza Clark: I don't think we respect female writers'

She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark review dark delights

Eliza Clark's debut collection intricately blends body horror with themes of food, sex, and identity, provoking both repulsion and intrigue.

Writing

Eliza Clark: I don't think we respect female writers'

more#eliza-clark

The Hotel by Daisy Johnson review chilling tales for Halloween

Daisy Johnson's 'The Hotel' deeply immerses readers in horror with its ghostly and haunting narratives, exploring a sentient structure on cursed land.

fromThe Walrus

2024 Amazon Canada Shortlisted Youth Short Stories | The Walrus

The Youth Short Story category of the Amazon Canada First Novel Awards celebrates talent in young writers, highlighting the power of ordinary moments in storytelling.