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100 Must-Read Short Story Collections

100 excellent collections of short fiction to read.

The Re(a)d Planet: 10 Short Stories about Mars

10 short stories to read about Mars as we get to experience the planet's close approach.

Books and Booze: Karen Russell Edition

Love books? Love booze? Check out these book and cocktail pairings.

Two-Fer: Western Short Stories

If you’re into stories about the American West, you should definitely come sit next to me -- and grab these collections on your way over.

3 Awesome Short Stories (That You Can Read For Free, Right Now!)

Three excellent short stories available to read online for free.

5 Most Popular Books of the Month: January 2016

The 5 most purchased books on Book Riot this month

Loving But Never Reading Short Stories: Confronting the Issue

For as much as I say that I like short stories I don't seem to read them much so I decided to explore and solve the problem by reading short stories.

44 of Your Favorite Short Story Collections

Love short story collections? You'll want to try out these favorites from Riot readers.

What’s Your Favorite Short Story Collection?

Come tell us your favorite short story collection and you could win one of two free books!

Like Great Short Stories? You’ll Want to Support Fireside Fiction

Why you'll want to support Fireside Fiction, a source of excellent stories!