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Looking for a fast read? Take a look at our top short story collections

by Rose Gant

This is the perfect time for short stories; whether you are in need of a distraction or a literary experience that you can fit around your daily tasks, there is nothing better than immersing yourself in a good book - and we’ve got plenty to choose from.

Check out our top picks:

Be transported back to the glitz and glamor of 1920s New York and experience the darkness behind the dazzle captured in this fantastical and quintessentially Fitzgerald collection of stories.

  • Folk by Zoe Gilbert

For fans of traditional folklore, myths and legends: Journey to the island of Neverness in this eerie and atmospheric collection of Folktales by a local author!

Dive into this acclaimed collection from one of America’s most talented modern writers. Saunders is a master storyteller and his ability to craft characters in such a short space captures the hearts of his readers throughout collection.

If you are looking for an author to fill your Neil Gaiman fix then look no further! Journey into the mystical mind of Kelly Link whose hauntingly beautiful characters and worlds stay with you beyond the page in this magical collection of short stories.

If you have a craving for crime fiction who better to turn to than the queen of crime herself Agatha Christie, lose yourself in a classic tale or discover a new classic in this newly complied collection.

Suspense and terror are the foundations for these chilling tales. Poe’s stories embody the essential elements of the genre to leave a lasting impression on readers for generations to come.

For readers in need of escapism: This immersive collection of stories offers snapshot glimpses into the lives of those across the southern hemisphere and their individual struggles and relationships.

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