This week, we're doing a deep dive into seven essential short story collections. We cover books that span the entire emotional spectrum: from Argentine gothic horror and Korean surrealism to sharp American satire and the most swoon-worthy love stories you've ever read. If you only listen to one episode about short stories, make it this one!

Non-Book Things

3rd Annual Ostomy Race for Awareness

28 Years Later

Books Mentioned

Exhaltations by Ted Chaing

The Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist

Short Story Collections:

Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariane Enrique

Out There by Katie Folk

The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans

The Rock Eaters by Brenda Peynado

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung

Her Body and Other Parties by Her Body and Other Parties

Love in Color by Bolu Babalola

Book Club Pick!

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

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