5 Must-Read Short-Story Collections

In honor of National Short Story Month, Jane Ciabattari picks a few she’s read recently that surprised, moved, and delighted her—and ones you should seek out.

Published May 30 2010 3:40PM EDT

articles/2010/05/30/5-must-read-short-story-collections/ciabattaria-5-stories_103600_jjv12r

articles/2010/05/30/5-must-read-short-story-collections/ciabattaria-5-stories_103600_olvorp

Short stories are self-contained universes, transporting us instantly to imagined other worlds, moving and surprising us. Short stories are perfect for snap reading during downtime at the computer, the inevitable lag time at the airport, that brief moment before bedtime, at the gym.

Jane Ciabattari

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

5 Must-Read Short-Story Collections

In honor of National Short Story Month, Jane Ciabattari picks a few she’s read recently that surprised, moved, and delighted her—and ones you should seek out.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

Jane Ciabattari