The Man in the Black Suit : 4 Dark Ta...
Stephen King'...the face of the man in the black suit grows ever clearer, ever closer, and I remember every word he said. I don't want to think of him, but I can't help it, and sometimes at night my old heart beats so hard and so fast I think it...
Children Playing Before a Statue of H...
David SedarisA collection of favorite contemporary and classical short fiction works, selected by the author of Barrel Fever and Me Talk Pretty One Day, includes pieces by such writers as Alice Munro, Tobias Wolff, and Joyce Carol Oates. Original....
The Best American Short Stories of th...
John UpdikeFinding wonderful stories that you don't already know is one of this collection's great pleasures....Updike has made some surprising--even striking--selections, and in consequence this collection seems far less predictable than it mig...
Oz Reimagined: New Tales from the Eme...
John Joseph AdamsWhen L. Frank Baum introduced Dorothy and friends to the American public in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz became an instant, bestselling hit. Today the whimsical tale remains a cultural phenomenon that continues to spawn wildly pop...
In Sunlight Or In Shadow: Stories Ins...
Lawrence BlockIn a truly unprecedented literary achievement by author and editor Lawrence Block, this newly-commissioned anthology of seventeen superbly-crafted stories, each inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper. Contributors include Stephe...
Great Classic Stories II: Eighteen Un...
Nathaniel HawthorneThis wonderful collection of short stories includes work by some of literature's most treasured names. The stories include:Young Goodman Brown (Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1835)The Cask of Amontillado (Edgar Allan Poe, 1846)Cousin William (H...
Great American Stories: Ten Unabridge...
Mark TwainThese ten classic stories from four of America's greatest authors of the 19th and early 20th century were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. The stories include Mark Twain's (The One-Milli...
Selections from Dreamsongs 2: Stories...
George R. R. MartinDubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin is a giant in the field of fantasy literature and one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. Now he delivers ...
George R. R. Martin, from his introduction to Warriors:“People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down t...
Selected Shorts: Food Fictions (Selec...
Symphony SpaceOffering a mix of classic and contemporary fiction, this funny, sensual, delectable collection serves up literary morsels to please every food lover. Delicious tales about food and eating by authors such as M. F. K. Fisher, Anton Chek...
This Christmas, celebrate the joys of the season with a trio of exquisitely crafted, richly romantic tales by three of the brightest stars in contemporary fiction—bestselling authors Kay Hooper, Iris Johansen, and Fayrene Presto...
The Best American Short Stories 2003 ...
Walter MosleyThe acclaimed annual short fiction series--this year featuring guest editor Walter Mosley, creator of the Easy Rawlins mystery series--showcases the work of such notable authors as Louise Erdirch, Dorothy Allison, Edwidge Danticat, Da...
Selected Shorts: Travel Tales (Select...
Symphony SpaceHilarity, suspense, and high drama are offered up in the mix of tales of travel to locales familiar and exotic found on this three-CD compilation from National Public Radio's Selected Shorts. An award-winning series of classic and con...
Murder Most Foul: The Collection (CSA...
Arthur Conan DoyleGuaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats, Murder Most Foul collects the most thrilling and suspenseful short stories by the masters of mystery. In "Bluebeard's Bathtub" a couple marries quickly, but is it for th...
Great Modern Stories (A CSA Word Reco...
Martin JarvisFans of quality literature can expand their experience of the short story form with this exciting collection of unabridged works. Authors include important talents past and present and cover a bracing range of genres, from ghost stori...
Chuckle along with the best 19th-century humorists, who provide you with tall tales, puns, and witty ripostes. The collection is edited by Mark Twain; seven of these 27 gems are written by Twain himself. No guarantees of political cor...
Selections from Dreamsongs 1: Fan Fic...
George R. R. MartinDubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin is a giant in the field of fantasy literature and one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. Now he delivers ...
Great Classic Family Favorites: Unabr...
Audiobooks America BbcThis inspiring anthology collects enduring and entertaining stories that have enthralled young and old ever since they were first published. Perfect for the family car trip or at-home listening, these brand new recordings sparkle with...
In Sunlight Or In Shadow: Stories Ins...
Lawrence BlockIn a truly unprecedented literary achievement by author and editor Lawrence Block, this newly-commissioned anthology of seventeen superbly-crafted stories, each inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper. Contributors include Stephe...
Classics Romance (Classic Fiction Col...
Helen DaviesThis is a diverting delight, a window on romance in literature. There are high lovers and low lovers, tragic lovers, comic lovers, and lovers who shouldn't be doing what they are doing at all and certainly not then and there. There is...
Great Classic Mysteries: Unabridged S...
Audiobooks America BbcEnjoy the great detectives of the Golden Age of classic mysteries in this unique collection of audio whodunits. Newly recorded for this original anthology, the crimes, criminals, and sleuths depicted here set the standard for decades ...
Great Classic Women's Fiction: 10 Una...
Willa CatherEnduring stories that are as relevant today as they were when written at the turn of the century by influential women writers. Includes: "On the Divide" and "The Garden Lodge" by Willa Cather; "A Point at Issu...
Charles Dean is retired from the military, determined to be done with that part of his life. But when Julie Giraud, the daughter of his old commander, seeks him out, he can't say no to a simple lunch. What she has in mind isn't quite...
Selected Shorts: New American Stories...
Jhumpa LahiriA diverse selection of stories of contemporary American life and dreams lost and then found, this audio CD from the acclaimed Selected Shorts series features works from four of today's most talented authors: Sherman Alexie, Chimamand...
Selections from Dreamsongs 3: Selecti...
George R. R. MartinDubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin is a giant in the field of fantasy literature and one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. Now he delivers ...
Favorite Stories of Christmas Past
Clement C. MooreTantor Media presents ten of the most popular Christmas stories read by award-winning narrators Renee Raudman and Alan Sklar. From "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," Clement C. Moore's classic depiction of St. Nicholas at work, to O....
Deadly Anniversaries: A Collection of...
Marcia MullerMystery Writers of America is proud to present Deadly Anniversaries, a collection of crime and mystery stories from some of the best contemporary authors, all of whom have been invited to put their own unique spin on what it means to ...
Nora Roberts - In The Garden Trilogy:...
Nora RobertsA Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night…Blue Dahlia:Young wid...
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: ...
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More Classic American Short Stories
James Fenimore CooperHere are eight stories from master American writers of the 19th century. They vary from sinister tales by Ambrose Bierce - why is that window boarded up? - and a reflective moment in the life of a woman without children, to classic sh...