Exhalation
Ted Chiang's groundbreaking collection of short stories explores profound questions about humanity, reality, and the universe with poignant …
Pan Macmillan's Best Short Story Books and Collections for 2025
Discover the most captivating short story collections of 2025, featuring a diverse range of genres and themes from renowned authors.
A Manual for Cleaning Women
A vivid journey through the lives of women who clean, filled with humor, heartache, and unexpected grace in the most ordinary places.
Stories of Your Life and Others
Explore the boundaries of human perception and reality through eight captivating tales that blend science and emotion in Ted Chiang's award-…
What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours
A mesmerizing collection of interconnected stories that weave together tales of love, loss, and transformation, set in a world of lost libra…
After A Dance
A dazzling collection of short stories by Bridget O'Connor, showcasing her visceral humor and sharp eye for the absurdity of everyday life t…
Januaries
A mesmerizing collection of short stories blending love, magic, and betrayal, Olivie Blake's Januaries offers a dazzling escape into fantast…
Green Frog
A heartwarming and humorous collection of stories about women navigating life's challenges, featuring a quirky cast of characters and unexpe…
Legoland
A collection of darkly humorous and surreal short stories that twist the ordinary into the unsettling, showcasing Gerard Woodward's unique b…
The Office of Historical Corrections
A brilliant collection of short stories that delve into race, grief, and belonging, offering a nuanced reflection of the world we live in.
You Will Never Be Forgotten
In this darkly humorous and provocative debut collection, Mary South explores how technology both isolates and connects us, revealing our de…
Alligator and Other Stories
A powerful collection of stories that explores the experiences of being 'other'—as a Syrian, an Arab, an immigrant, and a woman—with raw emo…
A Registry of My Passage Upon the Earth
A captivating collection of interconnected tales that blend the ordinary with the extraordinary, exploring the mysteries and magic of the wo…
Salt Slow
A haunting collection of short stories that blends the gothic and the mythic, exploring women's experiences through surreal transformations …
Sweet Home
A captivating collection of stories that beautifully captures the heartbreak and humor of everyday life in contemporary Belfast.
Swimmer Among the Stars
A mesmerizing collection of tales that span vast landscapes and epochs, blending ancient fables with modern storytelling.
How to Love a Jamaican
A riveting collection of stories that delve into the hearts and souls of Jamaican emigrants, exploring the complex bonds of family and ident…
Beneath the Bonfire
Ten captivating short stories that delve into the lives of diverse characters, each with their own unique struggles and triumphs.
The Fat Artist and Other Stories
Dive into a collection of darkly humorous and surreal stories that explore the human condition through eccentric characters and bizarre situ…
The Happy Prince & Other Stories
A sparkling collection of Oscar Wilde's enchanting tales, blending wit, fantasy, and humor, beautifully illustrated and perfect for all ages…
Pan Macmillan's Best Short Story Books and Collections for 2025 showcases a curated selection of the year's most compelling short story collections. This list spans a wide array of genres and themes, from gothic horror to literary brilliance, offering something for every reader. Each collection is carefully chosen to highlight the power of short stories in immersing readers in new worlds and exploring thought-provoking ideas. Whether you're looking for spine-chilling tales, literary masterpieces, or unique explorations of human experiences, this list has it all. Dive into the works of acclaimed authors and discover the best short story books of 2025.
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