From surrealist romps to heartfelt examinations of family, love, and grief, these collections prove great things can come in small packages.

Some of Stephen King's best works can be found in short story collections like Nightmares & Dreamscapes, You Like It Darker, ...

Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s multiple-choice quiz designed to test your knowledge of literature. This week’s installment asks you to identify the titles and authors of memorable short ...

There is a quieter, more succinct wing of literature that thrives on pithy conciseness: the short story. The authors of this art form have perfected the concept of this type of storytelling by ...

Sometimes you’re in the mood for a slice of science fiction but you haven’t got the time to embark on a Red Mars or a Dune. All hail, then, the sci-fi short story, bringing you a slice of the weird, ...