Happy Monday! Today I am going to explore the often overlooked genre of short stories. There are definitely some great short story collections to be read and here are just a few.
What's Important is Feeling - Adam Wilson
This is a collection of coming-of-age stories which vary from teenage lust to stories of loneliness and companionship. What I love most about this collection is the range of stories which feel really relevant for modern day issues and pressures. My favourite story in the collection is one which starts with a debate about Young Elvis and Vegas Elvis but the conversation quickly turns existential which is really thought-provoking. If you want a giggle I would definitely recommend the story of two drug addicts who after a detox are in need of a hit, so buy a live lobster which makes their love life a lot more interesting! It is a real roller-coaster of emotions and every character finishes the story a changed person.
The UnAmericans - Molly Antopol
This debut collection of stories consists of fictitious tales of actors imprisoned in the Red-Scare, political protesters and others who feeling disillusioned with the greatest Nation on Earth. The tales explore people from different cultures in a beautiful human way and shows how everyone can actually achieve more than they thought. The stories have lots of different takes on things and incorporate tragedy, happiness and heartbreak.
I love short stories as they are so easy to dip in and out of without feeling like you have missed anything, they are especially great to read when commuting as you can finish a story on the way to work or school and have a great feeling for the rest of the day!
Lots of Love
Elouise
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