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• #1
  Anonymous

  May 8, 2018

  "In "The Man Who Fought Roland LaStarza" a woman’s world is upended when she learns the brutal truth about a family friend’s death—and what her father is capable of. Meanwhile, a businessman desperate to find his missing two-year-old grandson in "Suicide Watch" must determine whether the horrifying tale his junky son tells him about the boy’s whereabouts is a confession or a sick test. In "Valentine, July Heat Wave" a man prepares a gruesome surprise for the wife determined to leave him. And the children of a BTK-style serial killer struggle to decode the patterns behind their father’s seemingly random bad acts, as well as their own, in "Bad Habits." In these and other stories, Joyce Carol Oates explores with bloodcurdling insight the ties that bind—or worse. The Museum of Dr. Moses is another chilling masterpiece from "one of the great artistic forces of our time" (The Nation)."

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  The Museum of Dr. Moses

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• #2
  Anonymous

  May 4, 2018

  "Dark, twisted, cruel, and sadistic, this collection of short stories is not for the faint of heart, to say the least. Without spoiling anything, I will say that if you're someone who is disgusted by stories of children in peril, this is not something you should ever pick up. Nevertheless, those who do enjoy horrific and demented feel-bad stories will find Etgar Keret's style to be utterly gripping and engrossing. I think the best way to put it is to think of 80s Stephen King, except with a uniquely Middle Eastern twist. If you've got the heart and the stomach for it, then by all means, give it a look."

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  The Girl on the Fridge

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• #3
  Anonymous

  April 20, 2018

  "I was pretty interested in a good book with short stories to read in my free time at work, since I have a half hour or so of downtown every couple hours. I had heard about E.M. Forster from a friend and checked out a few short stories of his online, and they seemed alright. I went ahead and got the book and I would say it is very 50/50. Some of his stories are excellent, and I am surprised he is not a more household name because of them! On the other hand he has quite a few stories that are just duds, and about put me to sleep at work, and perhaps that is why I had never heard of him."

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  Albergo Empedocle and Other Writings

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• #4
  Anonymous

  May 3, 2018

  "I was feeling a bit burnt out with my normal reading list. I need something a bit shorter, unlike the novels I was reading. I picked this up at my local book store, and I really enjoyed it. Nine Facts That Can Change Your Life is a collection of short stories filled with humor and charm. I find myself highlighting several sentences and passages that was relevant to my life. It has given me a new perspective in my daily life. I can honestly say, it has changed my life. Do yourself a favor and order this book."

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  Nine Facts That Can Change Your Life

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• #5
  Anonymous

  March 14, 2018

  "A wonderful collection of short stories about sci-fi, I had no idea this existed until I was looking for some short stories book to read. I was curious and picked it up on a whim and boy am I glad I did. The writing on these stories so elegant and flowing, the stories are interesting and full of human drama along with impossible future scenarios and all sorts of dystopias. It's an excellent book for any fans of sci-fi, short stories or really for any avid readers."

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  Bloodchild and Other Stories

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• #6
  Anonymous

  May 12, 2018

  "The Middle-English may seem intimidating at first, but it is easier than one might think to sound out and understand. Of course, the annotation helps quite a bit too. These tales and their frame perfectly capture medieval life with it's lively characters and various settings. Ranging from poetic diversions, to dramatic, to adventures, all the the way to gruesome fables, and plenty of very funny (and memorable) bawdy humor."

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  The Canterbury Tales

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• #7
  Anonymous

  May 13, 2018

  "I love reading short stories because they don't make me concentrate too hard too long on any one story or character. I think it's even better if I find a good collection of short stories. I recently read through "My True Love Gave to Me" which is a great collection of short stories. Each story was more engaging and exciting than the last. I loved everything about this collection and highly recommend it to everyone."

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  My True Love Gave to Me

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• #8
  Anonymous

  May 3, 2018

  "This author is well known to fiction readers, he writes many fiction short stories that are both interesting and can be down right creepy at times. I would recommend this to anyone looking for stories that are by a famous author, and enjoys creepy and interesting stories. I often lost track of time while reading the short stories, and wouldn't realize until it was late at night, or I finished the story."

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  Apt Pupil

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• #9
  Anonymous

  March 25, 2018

  "This is a collection of some of the best American West stories. It contains over 800 pages of short stories that tell of Montana’s past and present. They provide a rich history of not just the state of Montana but the entire American West. I learned so much about this part of Americana that I feel much more knowledgeable about this subject than I have before. Highly recommended."

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  The Last Best Place: A Montana Anthology

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• #10
  Anonymous

  February 26, 2018

  "This is my favorite Stephen King novel. It's such a dramatic, well-crafted read! If you're looking for a novel, you might be disappointed since it's a collection of stories. I find it to provide a nice change of pace, though, in comparison to what I normally read. Some of the writing seems a bit dated at times, but overall, it holds up nicely to today's issues and environment."

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  Night Shift

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• #11
  Anonymous

  April 27, 2018

  "A collection of classic Stephen King short stories that show why he has been so popular for so long. These stories have appeared in various other publications, including The New Yorker and Playboy, and are presented here in a compelling collection. It's clearly ideal for the fan of horror and thriller writing, but also serves as a good introduction to the master's craft."

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  Just After Sunset: Stories

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• #12
  Anonymous

  March 16, 2018

  "I love this book The Birthday of the World and Other Stories because it gives me good characters. I also like the short stories because I don't have to spend hours reading one story and with the different stories I was never bored. I also like the intriguing questions the book explores like : what if women outnumbered males? Great stories that kept me interested."

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  The Birthday of the World and Other Stories

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• #13
  Anonymous

  May 8, 2018

  "All Out is a wonderfully diverse collection that brings light to the lives and loves of queer youth. I think it is great how these were actually written by young authors, bringing an authenticity to the book. There is so much across the spectrum represented here and no character feels tokenized. A breath of fresh air and fresh perspectives!"

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  All Out

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• #14
  Anonymous

  April 1, 2018

  "This book is so poignant for the little girls of Puerto Rico. The author, Ivelisse Rodriguez, was born in Puerto Rico so she tells this story with all the care and tenderness that it requires. A moving collection of stories, guaranteed to open your eyes to the dreams and hopes of the young that exists among the unfairness of the world."

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  Love War Stories

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• #15
  Anonymous

  April 28, 2018

  "What really made me back away from this book was learning that the person who had written the stories committed ritual suicide. That is really disturbing because it really took my focus from the stories. I am a very superstitious person and just knowing that frightens me but Yukio could be considered a mad genius in my opinion."

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  Acts of Worship: Seven Stories

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• #16
  Anonymous

  April 3, 2018

  "I bought this book for my teen to keep him busy for the long road trip we had planned for spring break. It's a wonderful collection of short stories that keeps you gripped. The best part is that you can always finish on story and yet take a break before you begin the next one. The stories are heartwarming and very well written."

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  One More for the Road

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• #17
  Anonymous

  April 19, 2018

  "The Dew Breaker is a book about a quiet man, minds his own business, keeps to himself but he harbors a secret. The book travels between around mid 20th century Haiti to modern day New York. The book's subject has a horrible secret. Love, secrets and delusion help focus this book on how we compromise with history."

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  The Dew Breaker

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• #18
  Anonymous

  April 12, 2018

  "Translated from the original Spanish, Leaf Storm is a collection of short stories by Pulitzer Prize winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The book contains 8 of Marquez's short stories, which border on actually being novellas, and is a lovely read for anyone looking for more from this winning author!"

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  Leaf Storm

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• #19
  Anonymous

  February 14, 2018

  "I wanted a book that contained a collection of short stories. The Arabian Nights collection of Middle Eastern folktales, was a large, full collection of various, great short stories that I enjoyed reading. I feel like I could read these stories to others and have a great experience doing so."

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  Arabian Nights

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• #20
  Anonymous

  May 5, 2018

  "This is a nice collection of some of Stephen King's earlier short stories. They are mostly horror/comedy or horror/suspense, so I was ready to dive right in and enjoy them. I think some people might be looking for a more classical or well rounded collection, but this is good for King fans."

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  Graveyard Shift and other Stories from Night Shift

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• #21
  Anonymous

  February 12, 2018

  "J.D. Salinger has nine stories that are so different, they are sure to captivate you and keep you wanting more. Salinger is one of the top-rated writers in the english language and world literature. Great book, you will not be able to put it down. Would definitely recommend this to anyone."

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  Nine Stories

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• #22
  Anonymous

  February 9, 2018

  "I've always liked short stories and Stephen King is one of my favorite writers. This is a great example of his work. This makes an excellent gift for someone who likes to read. The stories are familiar and are easy to get through for someone who has a busy schedule."

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  Different Seasons

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• #23
  Anonymous

  April 16, 2018

  "This was a bit of a hit and miss for me. Some of the stories were really good and others weren't. The book is also disorganized, with serious and comical poems and stories intermixed. There doesn't seem to be any theme and just a stream of consciousness."

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  Wild Ducks Flying Backward

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• #24
  Anonymous

  April 10, 2018

  "I decided to read Skulls & Crossbones because my friend strongly recommended it. I actually am a big fan of short stories, but I just couldn't get into the stories in this book. I guess others may really like this collection, but it just isn't for me."

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  Skulls & Crossbones

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• #25
  Anonymous

  March 28, 2018

  "I really enjoyed reading these Hemingway stories. The collection not only contains his classics, but other stories that have only been published now. What a great investment in literature! I'm thinking of buying another set to give to my cousin."

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  The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway

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• #26
  Anonymous

  May 9, 2018

  "All of the stories that appear in "Night Shift" are basically classics. The whole short story collection is incredible and worthy of your time. "One for the Road" is one of my favorite stories in the collection and definitely worth your time."

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  One For The Road

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• #27
  Anonymous

  March 28, 2018

  "This collection contains some of Ray Bradbury's best short stories. It's a good collection for science-fiction fans, and short-story fans in general. It's a great selection for kids as well, as Bradbury focuses on simplicity in his writing."

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  S Is for Space

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• #28
  Anonymous

  April 23, 2018

  "Seattle Noir is a story about out of ordinary residents of the town from its early growth forward. It informs the reader about the criminals who took advantage of the growth of the strange mash up of a town and the clever ways they did it."

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  Seattle Noir

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• #29
  Anonymous

  February 17, 2018

  "Picking a short story collection can be rather difficult. There are so many options out there. I don't think one can make the decision alone. This collection has 17 short stories! This short story book gives a philosophical feel to it!"

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  Ficciones

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• #30
  Anonymous

  March 17, 2018

  "I think these stories are quite interesting if you're a Hemingway fan. But if you're new to the author I think you are better off starting with one of his novels. Having said that, I thought these were well written stories and articles."

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  Dateline: Toronto

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• #31
  Anonymous

  April 3, 2018

  "If you are someone like me that likes short story collections than I recommend Nocturnes which is a collection of supernatural tales book from two novellas written by John Connolly that are maybe short, but are poweful stories."

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  Nocturnes

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• #32
  Anonymous

  February 20, 2018

  "Is there a better author name than Flannery O'Connor? I think not. Tragicly she died at age 39 from lupus. You've probably never heard of her, but you'll be happy you checked her out once you learn about her and read her work."

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  The Complete Stories

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• #33
  Anonymous

  April 29, 2018

  "The Breathing Method is a short story written by Stephen King which is also not a story collection because it's a short story. But it is really good and it is Stephen King so you pretty much know what you're going to get."

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  The Breathing Method

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• #34
  Anonymous

  May 6, 2018

  "Where do they get these titles from? Why would someone name a horror story "Stationary Bike"? I usually pass on titles like this because I can already imagine how immature the story will be. I like titles with substance."

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  Stationary Bike

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• #35
  Anonymous

  April 17, 2018

  "Personally Gabriel has never been my favourite writer, if only because I think the writing style is a little heavy. These are some of his best ones though, so if you're trying him out for the first time, go here."

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  Collected Stories

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• #36
  Anonymous

  March 7, 2018

  "This was such a wonderful collection of stories and each of them had there own appeal. If you like westerns and action, this is a book you will enjoy and is good enough to read again later or with someone."

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  The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories (Vol. 1)

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• #37
  Anonymous

  May 16, 2018

  "This is a great collection of short stories that are extra creepy. The compilation is better than most, as all of the stories are great and it's a mix of different authors from different time periods."

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  Masterpieces of Terror and the Supernatural: A Treasury of Spellbinding Tales Old and New

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• #38
  Anonymous

  March 30, 2018

  "The characters are what make this book so enjoyable. Each of the vivid stories help to illuminate an aspect of the African-American experience. This is a truly wonderful collection of short stories."

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  Gorilla, My Love

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• #39
  Anonymous

  April 30, 2018

  "Diary of a Madman and Other Stories is a book that makes you think. It also provides unique insight into Chinese culture. I would recommend this read to anyone interested in Chinese history."

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  Diary of a Madman and Other Stories

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• #40
  Anonymous

  April 22, 2018

  "I was looking for a collection of short stories, and this is exactly that. The writing is decent, and the stories were fairly interesting to me. Not my favorite collection, but I enjoyed it."

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  The Thing Around Your Neck

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• #41
  Anonymous

  February 20, 2018

  "This is a great book. It has short stories so I can read a little then get to other things then get back without feeling I've left off on something. It's nice to take on my commutes."

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  Dubliners

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• #42
  Anonymous

  May 11, 2018

  "An award winning collection of stories that will satisfy most everyone. Beth Duke portrays the characters in such a way that you can completely immerse yourself in the stories."

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  Delaney's People: A Novel In Small Stories

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• #43
  Anonymous

  May 7, 2018

  "A book of collection of short stories by respected author Katherine Mansfield. There are 21 short stories any age can enjoy. Mansfield's metaphors and similes with delight."

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  The Garden Party and Other Stories

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• #44
  Anonymous

  April 18, 2018

  "This features loads of collections of short stories that are sure to keep you entertained while reading them. I highly recommend this to most people if they are into books."

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  And Venus Is Blue

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• #45
  Anonymous

  April 23, 2018

  "This is a very important book in German literature, some of the meaning is lost in translation. I'm rereading it for the first time since college and really enjoying it."

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  Death in Venice and Other Tales

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• #46
  Anonymous

  April 21, 2018

  "A collection of stories that spans the globe. The book is well written and the subjects are often deep. The stories will keep you hooked till the end. A fun read."

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  Homeland and Other Stories

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• #47
  Anonymous

  April 16, 2018

  "It's one of the most scariest book I have ever read. The book has done it's best to penetrate the veil of secrecy that surrounds Blackwater and its operations"

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  Blackwater

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• #48
  Anonymous

  April 19, 2018

  "I love watching James Bond movies. However, I actually like to read and read the books. I did not know there was a collection. I am happy to have found this."

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  For Your Eyes Only (James Bond)

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• #49
  Anonymous

  April 19, 2018

  "I am a fan of Barbara Kingsolver's fiction and was not sure how I would like this book. It exceeded my expectations and would recommend this book."

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  High Tide in Tucson

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• #50
  Anonymous

  May 7, 2018

  "Sewing Can Be Dangerous and Other Small Threads is a good read. I learned so much more. I think you will enjoy the good reading material.s"

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  Sewing Can Be Dangerous and Other Small Threads

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• #51
  Anonymous

  April 21, 2018

  "If you are looking for short stories this is the one. It was written in the 1900s and published in 1995 for your enjoyment."

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  Slow Learner

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• #52
  Anonymous

  May 9, 2018

  "These could be good short stories. However, since they are in French, I would have no idea of knowing if I would like them."

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  Promenades dans le Barcelone de l'Ombre du vent

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• #53
  Anonymous

  May 14, 2018

  "ghost story for those who like such things. Tales of apparitional with touch of rationality to explain the irrationality."

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  Fiddleblack Annual #1

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• #54
  Anonymous

  May 5, 2018

  "This is a fictional short story that I couldn't quite get into. I tried but it isn't the type of book I'm interested in."

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  Potpourri

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• #55
  Anonymous

  February 20, 2018

  "The story is really good. However if you have read and enjoyed the original version you will have some disappointment."

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  The Martian Chronicles

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• #56
  Anonymous

  April 12, 2018

  "Neon Wilderness is an adequate collection of short stories. It's not a great tale, but it certainly isn't bad."

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  The Neon Wilderness

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• #57
  Anonymous

  April 19, 2018

  "Holidays on Ice is a great shorty story that you can read. The characters will make you really feel for them."

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  Holidays on Ice

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• #58
  Anonymous

  May 4, 2018

  "And older book of short stories by Mr. King. Pretty good but you can find better by Mr. King alone."

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  Lawnmower Man: Stories from Night Shift

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• #59
  Anonymous

  February 20, 2018

  "I love this book. It was captivating and addicting, as I couldn't and didn't want to put it down."

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  The Illustrated Man

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• #60
  Anonymous

  May 10, 2018

  "Topic is a collection of short stories and the solution is a book of short stories, it lines up."

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  De ce iubim femeile (Romanian Edition)

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• #61
  Anonymous

  April 30, 2018

  "Love this book - almost hate to write in it, but it's a great gift for any Stephen King fan."

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  Stephen King's Battleground

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• #62
  Anonymous

  March 29, 2018

  "Nice collection of stories according to the review. Also, Nice cover and everything is nice."

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  The Machineries of Joy

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• #63
  Anonymous

  May 15, 2018

  "nice collection of short stories that will satisfy you wholeheartedly"

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  Olive Kitteridge

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• #64
  Anonymous

  February 12, 2018

  "This is a great collection and should be what you are looking for."

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  Interpreter of Maladies

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• #65
  Anonymous

  March 26, 2018

  "This is a book with a wide selection of Hemingway's works"

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  The Essential Hemingway

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• #66
  Anonymous

  March 8, 2018

  "very nice idea i would use this if it was avialable"

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  Stories of Anton Chekhov

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• #67
  Anonymous

  April 24, 2018

  "An alright book collection, I guess."

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  The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake

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• #68
  Anonymous

  February 14, 2018

  "A niche of history"

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  The Complete Stories

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