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12 super story collections

A great short story can convey a world in just a few well-written pages. (They have to be well-written, because the author has such a short space to hook the reader!) I have always had a soft spot for short … Continue reading

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The best (recent) story collections

Several of you requested a Top 10 list of short story collections back when I asked what “best” lists you want to see. This one was tough to compile. To make it easier on ourselves—and to mix it up—we decided … Continue reading

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Best book titles of 2010

What makes a great book title? A particularly evocative or unusual image? Wordplay? A clever reference that makes you want to read more? We can probably all agree that there’s no recipe for the perfect title, but at least at … Continue reading

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What we’re reading Wednesday: Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self

Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self by Danielle Evans Riverhead • $25.95 • September 23, 2010 I was first drawn to Danielle Evans’ debut book—short story collection Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self—because of the title, which is … Continue reading

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