Best Very Short Stories - April 2024

The Very Best of the Best: 35 Years of The Year's Best Science Fiction

For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre.For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In The Very Best of the Best, legendary editor Gardner Dozois selects the finest short stories for this landmark collection, including short fiction from authors such as Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and many m... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07D2BGWRF
• ASIN: B07D2BGWRF
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

Stories on the Go: 101 Very Short Stories by 101 Authors

This anthology aims to be a showcase of recent indie writing.Hugh Howey launched the idea on Kboards, a forum for Kindle readers, but also the meeting place of an active community of indie writers.The result is this anthology of 101 very short stories by 101 authors.To make it more attractive for you, the reader, we set ourselves a limit of a thousand words. You should be able to read each story in under five minutes — on your desktop computer, laptop, or tablet at home or in the office, but also on your smartphone, on the go, while you are commuting or waiting at a coffee shop for your sign... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00R1GECO6
• ASIN: B00R1GECO6
• Manufacturer: Indanth

THE VERY BEST SHORT STORIES OF O. HENRY

• ASIN: B079N3SZ7K
• ASIN: B079N3SZ7K
• Manufacturer: Embassy Books

Flash Fiction: 72 Very Short Stories

"These stories are not merely flashes in the pan; there's pay dirt here!" ―DeWitt Henry, editor of Ploughshares

• ASIN: 0393308839
• ASIN: 0393308839
• ISBN: 0393308839
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

A Short History of Nearly Everything

One of the world’s most beloved writers and bestselling author of One Summer takes his ultimate journey—into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer.In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail—well, most of it. In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife Australia has to offer. Now, in his biggest book, he confronts his greatest challenge: to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as territory everything from the Big Ban... [Read More]

• ASIN: 076790818X
• ASIN: 076790818X
• ISBN: 076790818X
• Brand: Bryson, Bill
• Manufacturer: Broadway Books

FLASH!: Writing the Very Short Story

An engaging and frank guide to writing the very short story, full of sound advice, exemplary models, and provocative exercises. The history of fiction has been dominated by the novel and the short story. But now a brave new genre has emerged: very brief fiction. FLASH! identifies the qualities that make for excellent flash fiction, demystifies the writing process, and guides writers by exercise and example through the world of the very short story. John Dufresne’s characteristic warmth, wit, and humor remind writers of the joy in the creative process, making this a perfect guide for any writ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0393352358
• ASIN: 0393352358
• ISBN: 0393352358
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

• ASIN: 0399226907
• ASIN: 0399226907
• ISBN: 0399226907
• Brand: Penguin
• Manufacturer: Philomel Books

Flora and Tiger: 19 Very Short Stories from My Life

My father loved animals, it is from him that I inherited that love for all kinds of creatures. My father liked to draw, it is from him that I inherited the joy of picture making. My father was a story teller, it is from him that I learned to tell a story.Eric Carle known for his outstanding picture books, among them The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has now turned his talent to writing these short stories. Flora and Tiger is an exuberant and touching collection of personal vignettes dedicated to his gentle father, from his earliest years in America, through his boyhood in the shadow of war in Germa... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0399232036
• ASIN: 0399232036
• ISBN: 0399232036
• Brand: Philomel Books
• Manufacturer: Philomel Books

Scary Stories Paperback Box Set: The Complete 3-Book Collection with Classic Art by Stephen Gammell

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's soon to be a highly anticipated feature film!The paperback books in this box set feature Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories books. Read if you dare!The three Scary Stories books come together in this paperback box set to form a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends.Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.Includes Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3.

• ASIN: 006268289X
• ASIN: 006268289X
• ISBN: 9780062682895
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together

Here's a book with something new - you read to me! I'll read to you! We'll read each page to one another - you'll read one side, I the other.A unique book 'in two voices' that uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Each of the twelve short stories fit on one spread and features childlike themes - family, friendship, pets and seasons.With clear, color-coded typography and amusing illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain.

• ASIN: 0316013161
• ASIN: 0316013161
• ISBN: 0316013161
• Brand: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

The Very First Damned Thing: An Author-Read Audio Exclusive

Audible is delighted to bring you an exclusive, author-read production of The Very First Damned Thing. Hear it here first, months ahead of the EBook publication. Jodi Taylor reads the long-awaited prequel in her Chronicles of St Mary's series, as Dr Bairstow struggles to set up St Mary's as we know it in a world still scarred by the ravages of civil war. Ever wondered how it all began? It's two years since the final victory at the Battersea Barricades. The fighting might be finished, but for Dr Bairstow, just now setting up St Mary's, the struggle is only beginning. How will he assemble his te... [Read More]

• ASIN: B016DYGZSW
• ASIN: B016DYGZSW
• Manufacturer: Audible Studios

I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle)

Show Dad how much you care with this little message of love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Celebrate Dad's special day by saying "I Love You"--with a little help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This bright and colorful book is the ideal way to tell the person you call "Dad" how much you appreciate him. It's the perfect gift for Father's Day, Dad's birthday, or any day that you want to show Dad just how much you care.

• ASIN: 152478589X
• ASIN: 152478589X
• ISBN: 152478589X
• Manufacturer: World of Eric Carle

The 10 Best Motivational Stories To Uplift And Inspire

Stories hold our attention and stay with us long after we have heard them. They serve as examples and help us shatter limiting beliefs and develop a positive attitude towards life.The 10 Best Motivational Stories To Uplift And Inspire comprises the best short stories that motivate, educate and inspire. They express ideas in simple, familiar terms and compel people to take action. Stories differentiate you from the competition. Become a master story-teller!

• ASIN: B01NCZUF5K
• ASIN: B01NCZUF5K
• Manufacturer: Ink 'n Ivory Pty Ltd

Just Me and My Dad (Little Critter)

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is going on a camping trip with his dad in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he and his dad are canoeing, fishing, or building a campfire, parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect gift for Father’s Day . . . or any day!

• ASIN: 0307118398
• UPC: 033500118395
• ASIN: 0307118398
• ISBN: 0307118398
• Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

The Da Vinci Code: A Novel (Robert Langdon)

• ASIN: B000FA675C
• ASIN: B000FA675C
• Manufacturer: Anchor

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together (Paperback)

The fourth entry in the irresistible You Read to Me collection now offers scary fun with the addition of spooky tales just right for Halloween or any other spook-tacular day. Full

• UPC: 4170497
• Rating: 4.333

The Best American Short Stories 2018

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

• UPC: 746152764

The Very Best Vampire Short Stories - Part II - Audiobook

An entertaining collection of vampire

• UPC: 231780915

The Very Best Classic Short Stories - Volume III - Audiobook

An comprehensive anthology of short

• UPC: 685391484

Disney Fairies: Very Short Fairy Stories: A Treasury

Overflowing with oodles of very short fairy stories about all your favorite Pixie Hollow fairies--Tinker Bell, Rosetta, Fawn, Iridessa, Vidia, Periwinkle, and Silvermist Perfect for reading aloud before a nap, bedtime, in the car, or

• UPC: 38412585

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 of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

9781420938036

• UPC: 21019188
• Rating: 4.25

The Best American Short Stories 2018

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

• UPC: 616290935

Best Russian Short Stories - eBook

For centuries, critics and fans alike have extolled the virtues of the Russian masters of fiction, with many ranking them among the foremost literary artists the world has ever produced. This volume collects finely crafted

• UPC: 699648974
• Rating: 3.5

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 Very Best Short Stories of 2014 by Jt Pearson (English) Paperback Book Free

• UPC: 361272223245
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 17 USD

Best Indian Short Stories: Volume 1 - Very Good Book Khushwant Singh

• UPC: 173882883471
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 3 GBP

Fishings Best Short Stories, Paul D. Staudohar, Used; Very Good Book

• UPC: 382992368497
• Category: Fiction Books
• Price: 9 AUD

The Best American Short Stories, Salman Rushdie, Used; Very Good Book

• UPC: 382982794750
• Category: Fiction Books
• Price: 9 AUD

Very Good, Bird Eat Bird (Short Stories), Katrina Best, Book

• UPC: 323723429867
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 2 GBP

(Very Good)1853261793 The Best Short Stories (Wordsworth Classics),Rudyard Kipli

• UPC: 303087969405
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 1 GBP

(Very Good)0285637797 Golf's Best Short Stories,Paul D. Staudohar,Paperback,Souv

• UPC: 303072551508
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 2 GBP

(Very Good)0285636855 Fishing's Best Short Stories,Paul D. Staudohar,Hardcover,S

• UPC: 303091134345
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 2 GBP

Twelve Best Short Stories in the French Language, Dorchain, Auguste, Very Good B

• UPC: 311904770951
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 4 GBP

The Very Best Of True Story Romance Special, Volume 3

• UPC: 113802157506
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 10 USD