Anthologies & Short Stories

The Things They Carried’s portrayal of the boots-on-the-ground experience of soldiers in the Vietnam War is a landmark in war writing.....

The author presents a collection of seven short stories set in the Outlander universe, including two original stories and featuring beloved character Jamie Fraser....

From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution....

A stunning collection of interconnected stories set in New England, exploring how the past is often misunderstood and how history, family, heartache, and desire can echo over centuries.

Spring, 1918. The Great War is at a crucial stage, the Germans are making one last push into France, and the Allies are struggling to hold them back. Battle lines are shifting, and men, and their machines, are being sent up and down the front to shore up defenses....

In her most intimate and seamlessly crafted work to date, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie turns her penetrating eye on America in 12 dazzling stories that explore the ties that bind....

The National Book Award-winning novel—and contemporary classic—that launched the brilliant career of Gloria Naylor, now with a foreword by Tayari Jones....

Poirot Investigates a host of murders most foul—as well as other dastardly crimes—in this intriguing collection of short stories from the one-and-only Agatha Christie....

Here are two complete audiobooks by Denis Johnson, narrated by Will Patton. Listen to both Train Dreams, and Jesus’ Son, as well as an excerpt from Denis Johnson’s National Book Award-winning Tree of Smoke....

A troubled concert pianist searches for a new inspiration among the hidden back hallways of Carnegie Hall in bestselling author Fiona Davis’s bold short story of artistic ambition in 1950s New York....

Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation, Hercule Poirot....

Imagine a world without Mr. Darcy. How would things have been different if he had never been born? In a moment of despair over Elizabeth’s rejection, the iconic hero of Pride and Prejudice wishes his life away. Now, on a tour with a surprising celestial guide, he must face up to the results.

A genealogy test sparks a woman’s reflection on the two accounts of her life--the real one and the one she’s always told the world--in this poignant short story by Cheryl Strayed, the bestselling author of Wild....

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific: the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim....

In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first....

Charles thought he had it all - until a devastating betrayal and the shattering loss of his family drove him to living on the streets. Beatrice is the first person who's truly cared about him in a long time. Little by little, he's finding reasons to care about rebuilding his life....

"The LeMesurier Inheritance" presents readers with a captivating short story featuring Agatha Christie's renowned detective Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing narrative...

If you want to understand the daily life and psychology of the late Middle Ages, Ronald Ecker’s classic translation of The Canterbury Tales provides one of the very best means of doing so....

Termed the Uncle Tom's Cabin of the southwestern Indians and the first protest novel of California...

This third volume of Louis L'Amour's collected stories is a thrilling tribute to the unique spirit of our frontier heritage....

This exclusive audio collection includes four unabridged tales from The Frontier Stories: Volume Two that will continue to inspire and delight listeners....

The untimely death of Chairman Mao has set in motion enormous changes in the world. The new empress of China is a contact of Rick’s, and this leads to his involvement in events in China, the Vietnams, and Hong Kong....

From the American West to the Siberian coast, from Hollywood to the boxing ring, here are timeless tales of war, mystery, romance, crime, and punishment as only Louis L'Amour can tell them....

En el prólogo de estos Doce cuentos peregrinos, García Márquez nos regala su explicación de por qué doce, por qué cuentos y por qué peregrinos....

In Louis L'Amour's frontier stories, the American West is the crucible in which character is tested, reputations are won or lost, and life always hangs in the balance....

Summary of MY WORLD VIEW NOT YOURS! “You Can Believe That the Teletubbies Rule the Earth!" by Henry Enrix In MY WORLD VIEW NOT YOURS!, author Henry Enrix presents a complex narrative about the structure of the Universe, human civilization, and metaphysical beliefs across various generations. Published in 2,025 in the Hebrew calendar, the book serves as a critique of conventional narratives about human history and proposes an alternate worldview heavily influenced by ancient myths, alien lore and speculative philosophy. Key Themes and Concepts: 1. Cosmic Structure: Enrix theorizes that the...

As a Mere Breath: Short Stories by Markus McDowell is a compelling and thought-provoking collection that delves into the intricate tapestry of human experience, resilience, and redemption. Nine evocative tales offer a unique lens on life’s challenges and triumphs. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 39:5, which reflects on the fleeting nature of existence, the book opens with the haunting “Fishhooks,” a metaphorical exploration of being ensnared by life’s burdens, followed by stories like “You Made Your Bed…,” a poignant look at neglect and self-discovery, • “Train Wreck,” a ...

A pilot and veteran reflects on a surprise gift with profound implications for the meaning of his life, his career, and the ghostly memories of his past combat experiences.

Levi found out how much void a woman could fill in his heart. But the heartache and betrayal wasn’t worth it. He was better off alone…wasn’t he?

Bajo las sábanas de Ponce es una cautivadora colección de cuentos que nos transporta a la diversidad cultural y social de Puerto Rico en el siglo XVIII, a través de relatos en los que la historia y la ficción se entrelazan de manera sorprendente. José Gregorio Parada reúne con maestría historias de amor, pasión prohibida, conflictos familiares y las luchas de los más desfavorecidos, revelando las complejidades de una sociedad marcada por normas estrictas y secretos ocultos. Cada cuento ofrece un vistazo a la vida de personajes apasionados y sufridos, invitando al lector a ...