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Alice Munro, Who Shaped the Modern Short Story, Dies at 92

Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for her contemporary short stories depicting everyday life complexities, passed away at 92.

Relationships

Joyce Carol Oates on a New Jersey Adventure

The story explores the complexities of a man's search for meaning amid relationships and a stunning yet chaotic external backdrop.

Writing

Joshua Cohen Reads "My Camp"

Joshua Cohen's work blends humor and poignancy, exploring deep themes within the human experience.

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Writing

This new story collection is marvelous if a bit meandering

Millet's 'Atavists' presents interrelated stories that explore complex themes among a recurring cast, showcasing her sharp prose and storytelling ability.

fromThe Paris Review

Writing

"Siding with Joy": A Conversation with Anne Serre - The Paris Review

Anne Serre's story 'That Summer' intricately explores family dynamics and personal reflections against the backdrop of mortality and emotional depth.

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Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Alice Munro, known for short stories focusing on human frailties, passed away at 92, leaving a profound impact on literature.

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Writing

Alice Munro, Who Shaped the Modern Short Story, Dies at 92

Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for her contemporary short stories depicting everyday life complexities, passed away at 92.

Relationships

Joyce Carol Oates on a New Jersey Adventure

The story explores the complexities of a man's search for meaning amid relationships and a stunning yet chaotic external backdrop.

Writing

Joshua Cohen Reads "My Camp"

Joshua Cohen's work blends humor and poignancy, exploring deep themes within the human experience.

1 week ago

Writing

This new story collection is marvelous if a bit meandering

Millet's 'Atavists' presents interrelated stories that explore complex themes among a recurring cast, showcasing her sharp prose and storytelling ability.

fromThe Paris Review

Writing

"Siding with Joy": A Conversation with Anne Serre - The Paris Review

Anne Serre's story 'That Summer' intricately explores family dynamics and personal reflections against the backdrop of mortality and emotional depth.

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.

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.'

History

185 years ago

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was a pivotal figure in American literature, known for his exploration of themes like loss and the boundary between life and death.

Writing

Concerning the Future of Souls: 99 Stories of Azrael by Joy Williams review brilliantly deadpan

The contradictions in American spirituality shape its culture and literature, revealing an underlying strangeness.

215 years ago

History

Washington Irving

Washington Irving was the first professional American author, influencing subsequent literary movements and authors with his storytelling style and iconic characters.

Books

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.'

History

185 years ago

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was a pivotal figure in American literature, known for his exploration of themes like loss and the boundary between life and death.

Concerning the Future of Souls: 99 Stories of Azrael by Joy Williams review brilliantly deadpan

The contradictions in American spirituality shape its culture and literature, revealing an underlying strangeness.

215 years ago

History

Washington Irving

Washington Irving was the first professional American author, influencing subsequent literary movements and authors with his storytelling style and iconic characters.

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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.

Writing

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

Eliza Clark's new collection, 'She's Always Hungry', explores themes of gender and power through horror and speculative fiction.

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Writing

'Cujo' Character Returns as One of 12 Stories in Stephen King's 'You Like It Darker'

The collection 'You Like It Darker' by Stephen King features a variety of dark and suspenseful stories, showcasing the author's ability to blend horror with heart.

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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.

Writing

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

Eliza Clark's new collection, 'She's Always Hungry', explores themes of gender and power through horror and speculative fiction.

fromKqed

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Writing

'Cujo' Character Returns as One of 12 Stories in Stephen King's 'You Like It Darker'

The collection 'You Like It Darker' by Stephen King features a variety of dark and suspenseful stories, showcasing the author's ability to blend horror with heart.

more#horror

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.

Djuna Barnes's Playthings

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

Writing

The Last Dream by Pedro Almodovar review fantastical fictions and candid personal curios

Almodovar's 'The Last Dream' is a diverse collection that intertwines fictional narratives and personal essays, reflecting his unique storytelling style.

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.

Writing

The Last Dream by Pedro Almodovar review fantastical fictions and candid personal curios

Almodovar's 'The Last Dream' is a diverse collection that intertwines fictional narratives and personal essays, reflecting his unique storytelling style.

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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.

Writing

Colin Barrett: My wife is astonished that I'm able to write'

Colin Barrett's writing often explores the lives of marginalized characters, focusing on their interactions in small-town settings.

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Writing

A New Diablo Short Story Collection Is Launching In March

Shadows of Sanctuary, a Diablo short story collection, will release on March 18, featuring dark tales of the franchise's lore.

Various Diablo-themed books are available, including character tomes and artwork compilations.

4 months ago

Science fiction writer Ted Chiang wins PEN/Malamud Prize

Ted Chiang's slow writing process results in deeply insightful science fiction that explores human experiences in the face of existential questions.

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Writing

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.

fromThe Walrus

Writing

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.

fromwww.esquire.com

Writing

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.

fromThe Walrus

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Writing

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.

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Writing

Technology, love and disaster collide in Anita Felicelli's imaginative short stories

Anita Felicelli's short story collection explores themes of time, climate change, and personal dislocation through surreal narratives.

Writing

The American No by Rupert Everett review blackly comic short stories

Rupert Everett's short stories provide a compelling mix of dark comedy and rich emotion, reflecting on his unique experiences in showbiz.

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.

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Writing

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.

fromABA Journal

Writing

'Company' is the perfect short story collection for spooky season

'Company' offers a multi-perspective look at family dynamics and societal issues through interconnected short stories.

The podcast discusses the art of short story writing and its comparison to legal writing.

Writing

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.

fromABA Journal

Writing

'Company' is the perfect short story collection for spooky season

'Company' offers a multi-perspective look at family dynamics and societal issues through interconnected short stories.

The podcast discusses the art of short story writing and its comparison to legal writing.

more#ghost-stories

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So who knew Goliath threw the fight for cash? - Harvard Gazette

Simon Rich's new collection "Glory Days" showcases characters grappling with higher-stakes dilemmas while maintaining his signature comedic style.

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Juliet Jacques's New Book is a Deft Blend of Art, Sexuality, and Politics

Juliet Jacques' work empowers marginalized voices through rich narrative that transforms mundane experiences into profound societal commentary.

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Read 20 Short Stories From Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Alice Munro (RIP) Free Online

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature and touched many with her psychological stories set in Ontario.

Writing

A life in quotes: Alice Munro

Alice Munro captured the desire and darkness of ordinary rural Canadian life, especially for women, achieving recognition later in life.

fromOpen Culture

Writing

Read 20 Short Stories From Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Alice Munro (RIP) Free Online

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature and touched many with her psychological stories set in Ontario.