Short Stories

Akashic’s latest “Noir” collection is a fascinating trip to one of Germany’s major cities.

As in previous years, this 41st collection in the series successfully showcases future voices representing the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre, from strange new worlds to grim and eldritch old ones, from the past to the future and oscillating in between.

Reyes’s short stories take listeners down rocky paths to experience firsthand what it means to rebuild a life when faced with inhospitable elements. Each unique account gives a human voice to the Central American experience, blurring the Rio Grande boundary with heartache and humor to find a new middle ground.

A solid anthology from a trusted small press that has recently secured major distribution. Suggest to fans of compelling horror stories that center rage and identity, such as House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias or The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim.

This is a must-listen for fans of Novik’s novels and those who appreciate new takes on fantasy and folk tales. With wide-ranging genres, appealing characters, and beautifully described settings, this collection offers something for every listener.

For large short story collections and those who enjoy droll and satirical writing.

This themed anthology lives up to its promise; horror readers will enjoy getting lost in this book. Pair with anthologies edited by Ellen Datlow, as well as Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the Most (Fictional) Haunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World, edited by Eric J. Guignard.