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Elaine Hsieh Chou on Literary Community, Identity, and Playing With Form

Elaine Hsieh Chou on Literary Community, Identity, and Playing With Form

Jane Ciabattari Talks to the Author of “Where Are You Really From”

By Jane Ciabattari | August 26, 2025

Kalpana Raina on Translating Her Uncle Hari Krishna Kaul’s Stories of Kashmir

Kalpana Raina on Translating Her Uncle Hari Krishna Kaul’s Stories of Kashmir

“There are no grand themes in Kaul’s work, but an exploration and ultimately an acceptance of human limitations.”

By Kalpana Raina | March 6, 2024

Their Own Promised Land: Halle Hill on Good Women and the Spirituality of Girlhood

Their Own Promised Land: Halle Hill on Good Women and the Spirituality of Girlhood

"Faith gave the women around me strengths and simultaneous burdens."

By Halle Hill | September 21, 2023

Five Short Story Collections To Have You Reading Like a Writer

Five Short Story Collections To Have You Reading Like a Writer

Aaliyah Bilal Recommends Edward P. Jones, Jamaica Kincaid, and More

By Aaliyah Bilal | July 6, 2023

“I Am Here to Mourn a Writer Who Has Become Part of My Personal Canon.” On the Short Stories of Naira Kuzmich

“I Am Here to Mourn a Writer Who Has Become Part of My Personal Canon.” On the Short Stories of Naira Kuzmich

In Everything I See Your Hand">Aram Mrjoian Remembers the Author of In Everything I See Your Hand

By Aram Mrjoian | December 22, 2022

The Best Reviewed Short Story Collections of 2022

The Best Reviewed Short Story Collections of 2022

Featuring George Saunders, Ling Ma, Colin Barrett, Jamil Jan Kochai, and More

By Book Marks | December 14, 2022

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9 Short Story Collections You Need to Read This Summer

By Emily Temple | June 7, 2022

Kate Folk on the Natural Crossover Between Literary and Speculative Fiction

By Otherppl with Brad Listi | March 30, 2022

Duncan Birmingham on the Creative Gratification of Short Stories

By Otherppl with Brad Listi | December 14, 2021

The Best Reviewed Short Story Collections of 2021

The Best Reviewed Short Story Collections of 2021

Featuring Haruki Murakami, Brandon Taylor, Elizabeth McCracken, Kevin Barry, Lily King, and more

By Book Marks | December 9, 2021

Sam Cohen on Creating a Conceit of Sarahs

Sam Cohen on Creating a Conceit of Sarahs

Otherppl">In Conversation with Brad Listi on Otherppl

By Otherppl with Brad Listi | August 19, 2021

On Romanizing Korean Names and Writing Immigrant Stories in an Acquired Language

On Romanizing Korean Names and Writing Immigrant Stories in an Acquired Language

Yoon Choi Navigates the Complicated Path to Publication

By Yoon Choi | August 18, 2021

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Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century.">

Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century.">Exclusive cover reveal: Kim Fu's Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century.

By Literary Hub | August 12, 2021

Scott Nadelson Reads His Short Story “Liberté”

Scott Nadelson Reads His Short Story “Liberté”

Storybound, Our Radio-Theater Podcast">On Storybound, Our Radio-Theater Podcast

By Storybound | July 27, 2021

Nana Nkweti on the Impact of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and the Complexities of Multicultural Identity

Nana Nkweti on the Impact of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and the Complexities of Multicultural Identity

Walking on Cowrie Shells in Conversation with Jane Ciabattari">The Author of Walking on Cowrie Shells in Conversation with Jane Ciabattari

By Jane Ciabattari | June 15, 2021

Ethel Rohan on the Replenishing Beauty of Ireland and Eschewing Likable Characters

Ethel Rohan on the Replenishing Beauty of Ireland and Eschewing Likable Characters

In the Event of Contact in Conversation with Jane Ciabattari">The Author of In the Event of Contact in Conversation with Jane Ciabattari

By Jane Ciabattari | June 8, 2021

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