Best Short Stories
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Reading the original stories directly from Doyle provides the purest, most unadulterated view of the character's genius. While sometimes less polished than modern adaptations, these texts are the foun...
Jhumpa Lahiri's 'Interpreter of Maladies' is a Pulitzer Prize-winning collection that explores the lives of Indian immigrants and their descendants in America. Lahiri's prose is elegant and understate...
Bill Bryson's 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' is a sweeping and accessible overview of the history of science. Bryson masterfully weaves together complex scientific concepts with his signature...
A two-volume anthology edited by Richard Ford, featuring essential American short stories from the 20th century.
Ottessa Moshfegh's 'Homesick for Another World' is a darkly humorous and unsettling collection of stories featuring alienated and often unlikeable characters. Moshfeghs writing is sharp, cynical, and...
A concise yet engaging overview of American history from colonial times to the present by historian Paul S. Boyer. Perfect for a quick but solid foundation.
The first short story focuses on Favaro and Kaiser between the events of the first and second series as they visit Favaro's home village. The second short story shows Kaiser as a knight commander spar...
