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If you liked Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman, here are the top 100 books to read next:
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Save:A whimsical, often haunting, but occasionally uneven set of short stories. Dive in if you want a strong dose of Murakami’s signature mix of the ordinary and the extraordinary, but don’t expect every story to resonate the same way. Great for fans of surreal literary fiction or anyone looking for modern fairy tales with a melancholic twist.
I’M IN THE KITCHEN cooking spaghetti when the woman calls. Another moment until the spaghetti is done; there I am, whistling the prelude to Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra along with the FM radio. Perfect sp... - #2
Save:Beautifully written and intellectually rich, Elementals: Stories of Fire and Ice is a must for fans of literary fairy tales and deep themes, but its style and pace may not appeal to everyone.
Patches of time can be recalled under hypnosis. Not only suppressed terrors but those flickering frames of the continuum that, even at the time, seem certain to be forgotten, pleasantly doomed to none... - #3
Save:A masterfully crafted collection of short stories, brimming with emotional depth and quiet brilliance. If you enjoy introspective tales about women’s lives and the messy beauty of real experience, Runaway is a must-read.
I’ll die,” said Robin, on an evening years ago. “I’ll die if they don’t have that dress ready.” They were in the screen porch of the dark-green clap-board house on Isaac Street. Willard Greig, who liv... - #4
Save:A quietly powerful collection that turns the mundane into art - perfect for anyone interested in masterful short stories about real people and real lives, but may not suit those looking for thrills or up-to-the-minute relevance.
This fat man is the fattest person I have ever seen, though he is neat-appearing and well dressed enough. Everything about him is big. But it is the fingers I remember best. When I stop at the table n... - #5
Save:A modern classic of the short story form - funny, sharp, and unexpectedly moving. Not every story will hit the same highs, but Moore’s unique voice and insight make it a standout for fans of literary fiction.
“Nothing,” she said. They smiled at her and dropped names. Scorsese, Brando. Work was all playtime to them, playtime with gel in their hair. At times, she felt bad that it wasn’t her hip. It should ha... - #6
Save:Heart Songs and Other Stories by Annie Proulx is a collection of short stories set in rural New England that delves into the lives of characters facing the challenges of nature and human interactions. Proulx's writing style is described as raw, unapologetic, and real, capturing the essence of the American West and the struggles of everyday people in a harsh environment. The stories are rich in detail and explore themes of displacement, destruction of native culture, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Save:A dazzlingly written, rugged, and sometimes brutal portrait of Wyoming life - unique, atmospheric, and deeply affecting, but best savored in small doses if you prefer some sunshine in your fiction.
IN THE LONG UNFURLING OF HIS LIFE, FROM TIGHT-WOUND kid hustler in a wool suit riding the train out of Cheyenne to geriatric limper in this spooled-out year, Mero had kicked down thoughts of the place... - #8
Save:A fresh, boldly honest, and fiercely funny collection about Cambodian American life and identity - absolutely worth a read for fans of modern short fiction or anyone seeking powerful new voices. The loss of So is immense, but what he left is unforgettable.
The first night the man orders an apple fritter, it is three in the morning, the streetlamp is broken, and California Delta mist obscures the waterfront’s run-down buildings, except for Chuck’s Donuts... - #9
Save:Unforgettably inventive and deliciously strange - perfect for fans of literary, surreal short stories with a touch of heart and humor.
To be honest, I hadn’t expected to find the chairlift. Not through the maze of old-growth firs and not in the dwindling light. Not without our escort. A minute earlier, I’d been on the brink of sugges... - #10
Save:WHEN I was in the third grade I knew a boy who had to have fourteen shots in the stomach as the result of a squirrel bite. Every day at two o’clock they would come to get him. A hush would fall on the...The "funny, wise, and wonderful" (USA Today) book of short stories that won the National Book Award and established Ellen Gilchrist as a leading writer of the American South.
In her second collection, Ellen Gilchrist creates an unforgettable group
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