Tag Archives: short stories

Tenth of December by George Saunders (2012)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Current Picks

I don’t usually read short stories, but Tenth of December by George Saunders got such excellent reviews, I had to see for myself. I was not disappointed – Saunders is a master with language, creating scenarios where authority figures of … Continue reading →

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Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Current Picks

Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (2010) This Pulitzer Prize winning book is more of a collection of short stories than a novel with each chapter focusing on a particular time in a character’s life. Written in a … Continue reading →

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Tabloid Dreams by Robert Olen Butler

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Current Picks

Tabloid Dreams by Robert Olen Butler (1996) Tabloid Dreams provides refreshing tales of ordinary people in their ordinary lives when the quirky and unusual comes knocking at the door. I’d recommend this for anyone who wants something a little different … Continue reading →

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Twisted by Jeffery Deaver

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Current Picks

Twisted by Jeffery Deaver (2003) I don’t usually like short stories, but decided to read this book based on a patron’s enthusiastic recommendation. I really loved it. Within a few pages, Deaver is able to develop each story with captivating … Continue reading →

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Great Dream of Heaven by Sam Shepard

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Current Picks

Great Dream of Heaven by Sam Shepard (2002) Sam Shepard, a world-renowned playwright, is also an excellent short story author. His collection, Great Dream of Heaven, is innovative, refreshing, fast moving, and brilliant. I found myself reading some of the … Continue reading →

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Livability by Jon Raymond

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Current Picks

Livability by Jon Raymond (2009) This short story collection is set in and around Portland, Oregon, and follows characters at transition points in life. Two of the nine stories have been adapted into independent feature films directed by Kelly Reichardt. … Continue reading →

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The Blue Religion edited by Michael Connelly

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Current Picks

The Blue Religion edited by Michael Connelly (2008) Mystery fans will love this collection of short stories put together by the Mystery Writers of America. It features crime/mystery stories presented by 19 different authors, designed to keep you up reading … Continue reading →

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The Berlin Stories by Christopher Isherwood

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Current Picks

The Berlin Stories by Christopher Isherwood (1954) The Berlin Stories are actually two novels (The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye to Berlin) about an expatriate Brit living in pre-World War II Berlin. Goodbye to Berlin became the basis for the 1972 musical Cabaret.

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The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted by Elizabeth Berg

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Current Picks

The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted and Other Small Acts of Liberation by Elizabeth Berg (2008) This collection of short stories deals with women taking chances at all stage of their lives. Some of the stories will have you … Continue reading →

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