Short Story collections can sometimes get a bad rep but I think they are often some of the best written work by an author. To be able to convey such deep feelings in such a short space of time and pages is incredible to me. I love a short story collection and some of my favourites of all time are on here too.
I’ve loved all of these (apart from the stars on my TBR) for different reasons but I would absolutely recommend them all. If you want to find more out about them, tap on the title to be taken through to bookshop.org’s website. Any purchases help support my work! Strap in, there’s over 15 recommendations!
Dystopian
- Edge of Here – Kelechi Okafar
- Life Ceremony – Sayaka Murata
- Nudibranch – Irenosen Okojie
- Stag Dance – Torrey Peters
Literary
- A Beautiful Lack of Consequence – Monika Radojevic
- Behind You is The Sea – Susan Muaddi Darraj
- For Such A Time As This – Shani Akilah
- Friday Black – Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah*
- Hail Mary – Funmi Fetto
- Jollof Rice and Other Revloutions – Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi*
- Monstrum – Lottie Mills
- Pleasantview – Celeste Mohammed
- The Sea Cloak – Nayrouz Qarmout
- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies – Deesha Philyaw*
Magical Realism
Mythology & Folklore
Romance
What have been your favourite short stories so far this year?
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Last updated 28/07/2025
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