Anthologies & Short Stories

The Things They Carried’s portrayal of the boots-on-the-ground experience of soldiers in the Vietnam War is a landmark in war writing.....

The author presents a collection of seven short stories set in the Outlander universe, including two original stories and featuring beloved character Jamie Fraser....

Poirot Investigates a host of murders most foul—as well as other dastardly crimes—in this intriguing collection of short stories from the one-and-only Agatha Christie....

A stunning collection of interconnected stories, set mostly in New England, exploring how the past is often misunderstood and how history, family, heartache, and desire can echo over centuries...

In 1887, British ships continue to arrive at the bustling, growing port of Cape Town in South Africa. On board, one of them is a young man, Sebastian Brigandshaw, exiled from England by his abusive father....

The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel....

In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first....

A troubled concert pianist searches for a new inspiration among the hidden back hallways of Carnegie Hall in bestselling author Fiona Davis’s bold short story of artistic ambition in 1950s New York....

Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation, Hercule Poirot....

The National Book Award-winning novel—and contemporary classic—that launched the brilliant career of Gloria Naylor, now with a foreword by Tayari Jones....

In this comic novel written by American author Anita Loos, we follow the adventures of the fictional character Lorelei Lee, who is a young blonde flapper....

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific: the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim....

If you want to understand the daily life and psychology of the late Middle Ages, Ronald Ecker’s classic translation of The Canterbury Tales provides one of the very best means of doing so....

Spring, 1918. The Great War is at a crucial stage, the Germans are making one last push into France, and the Allies are struggling to hold them back. Battle lines are shifting, and men, and their machines, are being sent up and down the front to shore up defenses....

In her most intimate and seamlessly crafted work to date, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie turns her penetrating eye on America in 12 dazzling stories that explore the ties that bind....

From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution....

Here are two complete audiobooks by Denis Johnson, narrated by Will Patton. Listen to both Train Dreams, and Jesus’ Son, as well as an excerpt from Denis Johnson’s National Book Award-winning Tree of Smoke....

Louis L'Amour's tales of adventure cannot be surpassed for sheer storytelling excitement, and they stand as a testament to his legendary appeal....

Echoes of a Distant Summer is the story of Jackson St. Clair Tremain, a San Francisco civil servant who thought he had left his old life far behind....

Ever worried that your golden years might be filled with moments of boredom? Picture yourself cozying up with stories so good they turn "another quiet evening" into "a walk down memory lane." From the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, & 80s to today, each story captures the essence of a different era.

Northampton. The center of England. Twelve extraordinary characters transport you through 6,000 years of astonishing history....

The award-winning writer, whose stories have appeared in four consecutive editions of The Best American Short Stories, returns with a highly anticipated collection....

On a remote island, an unfulfilled young female painter finds a singular kind of inspiration in this cunning short story about identity and empowerment by New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shipstead.

From award-winning author Simon Van Booy comes an exquisite new collection of short stories....

In each of these ten unforgettable stories, Claire Vaye Watkins writes her way fearlessly into the mythology of the American West....

When dark fairy magic meets Regency romance, no bargain comes without a price. In the woods bordering Pemberley, Elizabeth Bennet strays from the well-worn path and into a fairy ring where an otherworldly gentleman offers to guide her home. But this is no ordinary nobleman - it's a dangerous fae with sinister designs, and Elizabeth soon finds herself ensnared in its magical trap. Mr. Darcy arrives just in time to witness Elizabeth's enchantment, but saving her will require more than his wealth or social standing. The malevolent fairy demands a steep price for her freedom - one that will ...

When scandal threatens to destroy everything, how far will Elizabeth go to protect those she loves? Elizabeth Bennet's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident at Hunsford Parsonage leaves her at the mercy of the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Blackmailed into accepting his proposal to avoid scandal, Elizabeth soon discovers that her new fiancé's desires run far deeper and darker than she ever imagined. As she navigates the treacherous waters of high society and her own conflicting emotions, Elizabeth must learn to play the game of deception and desire. With every touch, every whispered ...

In the misty Highlands of 17th-century Scotland, people forge alliances in blood, and love represents the most dangerous gamble of all. Laird Glenn MacGregor is a man bound by duty—to his clan, to the land, and to the legacy of his murdered father. When a chance encounter in the forest introduces him to Isobel, a mysterious healer with secrets as deep as the glens, Glenn’s ordered life unravels. Isobel has spent years in the shadows, tending to the wounded and guarding the truths that could destroy her fragile peace. She knows better than to trust a laird, let alone fall for one. But ...

Welcome to a world where the mists of time part to reveal ancient heroes, fearsome gods, and the mystical landscapes of Ireland. As you listen to this audiobook, you are stepping into the heart of Irish mythology, a realm where history and legend intertwine, and where the stories of the past continue to shape the present.

America's black intellectuals - writers, historians, educators, and community activists - have made major contributions to the struggle for equality and human rights throughout American public life. The key streams of thought that gave rise to the intellectual traditions associated with African Americans emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries. These same traditions continue to develop and influence social and political processes today.