72. 100 of the Finest Short Stories Ever Written

The short story. Sad sister to the novel? Or pinnacle of the literary form? In this episode, Laura sets out to persuade Kate, self-professed short story sceptic, she’s got it all wrong.  Since the Covid Crisis went global, Laura’s book club has been working their way through That Glimpse of Truth: 100 of the Finest Short Stories Ever Written selected by the late literary agent David Miller. One short story, once a week, with a Zoom chat every Monday to discuss it.  Listen in to hear the standout stories – and if Kate is convinced. * Books mentioned on this episode: Too Much Happiness by Alice Munroe The Tenth of December by George Saunders Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang, which we discussed in detail on episode 63. * Laura’s book club read: That Glimpse of Truth: 100 of the Finest Short Stories Ever Written, selected by David Miller Stories from the collection mentioned on the show: ‘Mr Know-All’ by W. Somerset Maugham ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ by Edgar Allan Poe ‘The Children Stay’ by Alice Munro ‘D’Accord Baby’ by Hanif Kureishi * Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @BookClubReviewPodcast, on Twitter @bookclubrvwpod, or email thebookclubreview@gmail.com.  Subscribe to us and never miss an episode. And if you like what we do please take a moment to rate and review us! It helps other listeners find us.

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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and frank reviews and recommendations.