Best Short Story Anthologies - April 2024

The Best American Short Stories of the Century (The Best American Series ®)

Since the series' inception in 1915, the annual volumes of The Best American Short Stories have launched literary careers, showcased the most compelling stories of each year, and confirmed for all time the significance of the short story in our national literature. Now THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES OF THE CENTURY brings together the best of the best - fifty-five extraordinary stories that represent a century's worth of unsurpassed accomplishments in this quintessentially American literary genre. Here are the stories that have endured the test of time: masterworks by such writers as Ernest He... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0395843677
• UPC: 046442843676
• ASIN: 0395843677
• ISBN: 0395843677
• Brand: Mariner Books
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

Best American Short Stories 2018 (The Best American Series ®)

Best-selling, award-winning, pop culture powerhouse Roxane Gay guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short fiction. “I am looking for the artful way any given story is conveyed,” writes Roxane Gay in her introduction to The Best American Short Stories 2018, “but I also love when a story has a powerful message, when a story teaches me something about the world.” The artful, profound, and sometimes funny stories Gay chose for the collection transport readers from a fraught family reunion to an immigration detention c... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0544582942
• ASIN: 0544582942
• ISBN: 0544582942
• Manufacturer: Best American Paper

100 Years of The Best American Short Stories (The Best American Series ®)

The Best American Short Stories is the longest running and best-selling series of short fiction in the country. For the centennial celebration of this beloved annual series, master of the form Lorrie Moore selects forty stories from the more than two thousand that were published in previous editions. Series editor Heidi Pitlor recounts behind-the-scenes anecdotes and examines, decade by decade, the trends captured over a hundred years. Together, the stories and commentary offer an extraordinary guided tour through a century of literature with what Moore calls “all its wildnesses of characte... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0547485859
• ASIN: 0547485859
• ISBN: 0547485859
• Brand: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT
• Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Best Laid Plans: 21 Stories of Mystery & Suspense (A Superior Shores Anthology)

Whether it’s a subway station in Norway, ski resort in Vermont, McMansion in the suburbs, or trendy art gallery in Toronto, the 21 authors represented in this superb collection of mystery and suspense interpret the overarching theme of the best-laid plans in their own inimitable style. And like many best-laid plans, they come with no guarantees. Stories by Tom Barlow, Susan Daly, Lisa de Nikolits, P.A. De Voe, Peter DiChellis, Lesley A. Diehl, Mary Dutta, C.C. Guthrie, William Kamowski, V.S. Kemanis, Lisa Lieberman, Edward Lodi, Rosemary McCracken, LD Masterson, Edith Maxwell, Judy Penz Shel... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1989495001
• ASIN: 1989495001
• ISBN: 1989495001
• Manufacturer: Superior Shores Press

The Best American Mystery Stories 2018 (The Best American Series ®)

#1 New York Times best-selling author of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels, Louise Penny brings her “nerve and skill—as well as heart” (Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post) to selecting the best short mystery and crime fiction of the year. Writing short stories takes “Skill. Discipline. Knowledge of the form while not being formulaic,” contends Louise Penny in her introduction. “In a short story there is nowhere to hide. Each must be original, fresh, inspired.” Originality is just what’s in store for readers of the twenty clever, creative selections in The Best American M... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07896J32K
• ASIN: B07896J32K
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

The Oxford Book of American Short Stories

In The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, Joyce Carol Oates offers a sweeping survey of American short fiction, in a collection of nearly sixty tales that combines classic works with many "different, unexpected" gems, and that invites readers to explore a wealth of important pieces by women and minority writers. Some selections simply can't be improved on, Oates admits, and she happily includes such time-honored works as Irving's "Rip Van Winkle" and Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart." But alongside these often-anthologized tales, Oates introduces such little-known stories as Mark Twain's "Cannib... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0199744394
• ASIN: 0199744394
• ISBN: 0199744394
• Brand: Oxford University Press USA
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2017 Edition

The supernatural, the surreal, and the all-too real . . . tales of the dark. Such stories have always fascinated and modern authors are carrying on the disquieting traditions of the past while inventing imaginative new ways to unsettle. Chosen from a wide variety of venues, the stories for this seventh volume of the series include sinister fairy tales, dreadful new legends, and spooky tales sure to spur the shivers. Encounter the eclectic terrors of today, frightening glimpses of bleak futures, and alarming considerations of the past. Welcome to the best of dark fantasy and horror.

• ASIN: 1607014939
• ASIN: 1607014939
• ISBN: 1607014939
• Manufacturer: Prime Books

Fifty Great Short Stories (Bantam Classics)

50 Great Short Stories is a comprehensive selection from the world’s finest short fiction. The authors represented range from Hawthorne, Maupassant, and Poe, through Henry James, Conrad, Aldous Huxley, and James Joyce, to Hemingway, Katherine Anne Porter, Faulkner, E.B. White, Saroyan, and O’Connor. The variety in style and subject is enormous, but all these stories have one point in common—the enduring quality of the writing, which places them among the masterpieces of the world’s fiction.

• ASIN: 0553277456
• ASIN: 0553277456
• ISBN: 0553277456
• Brand: Bantam Classics
• Manufacturer: Bantam Classics

40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology

40 Short Stories, part of the highly successful Bedford/St. Martin's portable series of anthologies and guides, continues to offer a balanced mix of classic and contemporary short fiction for a low price. Editorial features — such as instruction on how to write about fiction and a glossary of literary terms — are located in the back of the book so the focus can remain on the stories. The stories themselves are arranged chronologically to help students trace the evolution of the short story genre. This book's small size, low price, and versatility make it the perfect anthology for a variety... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1319035388
• ASIN: 1319035388
• ISBN: 1319035388
• Brand: Bedford Books
• Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Thirteen

A librarian helps a desperate student find the door into a book; Sir Thomas Moore’s head is stolen and a messy rescue ensues; a mother sells a piece of her memory so her daughter can afford an education.Science fiction is the story of what if and what comes next. It’s more playful, more inclusive and more entertaining than it has ever been before and as the world falls apart around us, it offers us a chance to understand how things could be better, or just how a great story can get us through another night. The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume Thirteen brings together t... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07PSNBK3B
• ASIN: B07PSNBK3B
• Manufacturer: Solaris

The World's Greatest Short Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)

• ASIN: B00A735JPG
• ASIN: B00A735JPG
• Manufacturer: Dover Publications

The Best American Short Stories 2019 (The Best American Series ®)

#1 New York Times best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anthony Doerr brings his“stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors” (San Francisco Chronicle) to selecting The Best American Short Stories 2019. #1 New York Times best-selling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr brings his“stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors” (San Francisco Chronicle) to selecting The Best American Short Stories 2019. Doerr and the series editor, Heidi Pitlor, winnow down twenty stories out of thousands that represent the best examples of the form published the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1328484246
• ASIN: 1328484246
• ISBN: 1328484246
• Brand: Mariner Books
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

Short: An International Anthology of Five Centuries of Short-Short Stories, Prose Poems, Brief Essays, and Other Short Prose Forms

Short offers the tradition and glorious present of these popular forms that stretch and defy genre. From 1500 to present, hundreds of pieces. Inventive, entertaining, and addictive.Short offers the tradition and glorious present of these popular forms that stretch and defy genre. From 1500 to present, hundreds of pieces. Inventive, entertaining, and addictive.Short prose forms are elusive to define--one writer's prose poem is another's flash fiction or brief essay. Rather than quibble, Short opts for inclusiveness. Here is a dazzling array: 100s of pieces (under 1250 words) from 24 Western cou... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00HUXQ7ES
• ASIN: B00HUXQ7ES
• Manufacturer: Persea

The Art of the Short Story

This affordably-priced collection presents masterpieces of short fiction from 52 of the greatest story writers of all time. From Sherwood Anderson to Virginia Woolf, this anthology encompasses a rich global and historical mix of the very best works of short fiction and presents them in a way students will find accessible, engaging, and relevant. The book's unique integration of biographical and critical background gives students a more intimate understanding of the works and their authors.

• ASIN: 0321363639
• ASIN: 0321363639
• ISBN: 0321363639
• Brand: Longman Publishing Group
• Manufacturer: Pearson

One World: A global anthology of short stories

This book is made up of twenty-three stories, each from a different author from across the globe. All belong to one world, united in their diversity and ethnicity. And together they have one aim: to involve and move the reader.The range of authors takes in such literary greats as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Jhumpa Lahiri, and emerging authors such as Elaine Chiew, Petina Gappah, and Henrietta Rose-Innes.The members of the collective are:Elaine Chiew (Malaysia)Molara Wood (Nigeria)Jhumpa Lahiri (United States)Martin A Ramos (Puerto Rico)Lauri Kubutsile (Botswana)Chika Unigwe (Nigeria)Ravi Mang... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1906523134
• ASIN: 1906523134
• ISBN: 1906523134
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: New Internationalist

Solo: A Star Wars Story Men's Han And Chewie Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt, up to Size 2XL

Rep the most infamous duo in the galaxy in this Star Wars and Realtree cobranded screen printed t-shirt. Featuring Han Solo and Chewbacca combined with the classic Realtree Xtra camo pattern, this screen printed t-shirt

• UPC: 534320249
• Model: MB4601
• Color: Black
• Size: S
• Rating: 1.0

Boys Toy Story Ringer T-Shirt Grey Short Sleeve Woody Buzz Lightyear

Woody and Buzz are back on this adorable charcoal grey Disney Pixar Toy Story ringer t-shirt! Boys Toy Story Ringer T-Shirt Grey Short Sleeve Woody Buzz Lightyear.Features a graphic print of Woody and Buzz Lightyear

• UPC: 591967771
• Model: ST7414S5559A-S
• Color: Gray
• Size: S (6/7)

The Best Short Stories of Mark Twain

Collects several of Mark Twain's short stories, including "Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog," "Political Economy," and "Extracts from Adam's

• UPC: 2368996
• Rating: 3.0

Toy Story 4 Little Boys (4-7) Short Sleeve Cotton Tee, Red

Disney Toy Story Little boys graphic tees sizes 4-7. Toy Story 4 Little Boys Short Sleeve Cotton Tee, red, Little boys 4-7 will love this Toy Story cotton t shirt. It has a group shot

• UPC: 296710669
• Color: Red
• Size: 5-6
• Rating: 5.0

Toy Story 4 Little Boys (4-7) Short Sleeve Cotton Tee, Navy

Disney Toy Story Little boys graphic tees sizes 4-7. Toy Story 4 Little Boys Short Sleeve Cotton Tee, navy, Little boys 4-7 will love this Toy Story cotton t shirt. It has a group shot

• UPC: 575023766
• Color: NavyBlue
• Size: 5-6

The Best American Short Stories 2017

Best-selling author Meg Wolitzer guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short

• UPC: 55971052
• Rating: 5.0

The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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• UPC: 21019188
• Rating: 4.25

Anthologie des meilleures petits contes françaises pour enfants (Anthology of the Best French Short Stories for Children) - eBook

Éditeur (Editor): Nicolae Sfetcu, Traducteur (Translator): Nicolae Sfetcu    Les contes pour les enfants de cette anthologie ont été sélectionnés avec amour et attention spécifiquement pour répondre aux besoins de chaque enfant, parent, grand-parent, professeur

• UPC: 684439758

Toy Story 4 Little Boys (4-7) Short Sleeve Cotton Tee, White

Disney Toy Story Little boys graphic tees sizes 4-7. Toy Story 4 Little Boys Short Sleeve Cotton Tee, White, Little boys 4-7 will love this Toy Story cotton t shirt. It has a group shot

• UPC: 291972372
• Color: White
• Size: 5-6

The Best American Short Stories 2005

The Best American Series First, Best, and Best-SellingThe Best American series has been the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction since 1915. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from

• UPC: 34682001
• Rating: 3.75

The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, 1899-1967: The Classic Anthology

• UPC: 254492945595
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 6 USD

BEST RUSSIAN SHORT STORIES An Anthology Modern Library

• UPC: 183981768317
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 14 USD

Best Horror Short Stories 1800-1849 : A Classic Horror Anthology, Paperback b...

• UPC: 401995530662
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 17 USD

Best Russian Short Stories An Anthology The Modern Library 1925 HC DJ

• UPC: 293374367241
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 13 USD

Best Short Stories by Black Writers; The Classic Anthology from 1899 to 1967,...

• UPC: 382725694385
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 16 USD

Short-Story.Me! - Best Genre Short Stories: Anthology #1 by 24 Different Authors

• UPC: 150730917164
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 13 USD

The World’s 100 Best Short Stories 1927 Anthology Funk & Wagnalls Co. 10 Volumes

• UPC: 362867158399
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 24 USD

Best Genre Short Stories Anthology #2: Short-Story.Me! by 24 Different Authors (

• UPC: 360956696567
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 13 USD

BEST RUSSIAN SHORT STORIES: An Anthology - Modern Library (HC/DJ)

• UPC: 183369788626
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 14 USD

VINTAGE 1925 Anthology Best Russian Short Stories, Modern Library, FULL LEATHER

• UPC: 264519923837
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 57 USD