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November 26, 2022
Favorite Short Fiction Collections of 2022
In a year filled with impressive books, short fiction was clearly the standout genre for me. Morgan Talty's Night of the Living Rez is my favorite book of the year, its stories resonant and enthralling.
These are the short fiction collections I have most recommended to friends, family, and anyone else who has crossed my path this year (my personal metric for "favorite").
Nada Alic's brilliant debut story collection Bad Thoughts is smart, funny, and keenly observed.
God's Children Are Little Broken Things by Arinze Ifeakandu
Arinze Ifeakandu's collection God's Children Are Little Broken Things shares heartbreaking and exquisitely told stories of queer love in Nigeria.
If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery
Jonathan Escoffery's linked story collection If I Survive You dazzles with its language and its unforgettable characters.
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty
Morgan Talty's collection Night of the Living Rez features empathetic and unforgettable stories about Native American life. Filled with skillfully drawn portraits of individuals, friendships, love, family, and community, this is easily my favorite book of the year.
Valleyesque by Fernando A. Flores
In a year notable for brilliant story collections deeply rooted in place, Fernando A. Flores's Valleyesque stands out with its inventiveness and bold, unpredictable storytelling.
What We Fed to the Manticore by Talia Lakshmi Kolluri
In a year already notable for outstanding short fiction collections, Talia Lakshmi Kolluri's What We Fed to the Manticore might be the strongest. These stories narrated by animals immerse you in their world, and in all of our world's struggles.
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