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Short Story Hour

The Best American Short Stories of the Century

Join us for thoughtful discussions on enduring classics and hidden gems spanning a century of American storytelling. Let words come to life!

Enjoy reading short stories? Looking for thoughtful discussions on enduring classics and hidden gems spanning a century of American storytelling?

Whether you're an avid short story reader or just beginning to explore the form, our Short Story Hour offers a welcoming space to share your thoughts, gain new perspectives, and forge literary connections.

We’re reading stories from The Best American Short Stories of the Century (edited by John Updike).

Join us every second Wednesday at 2:30 PM in the Reading Room!

Register to let us know you're coming.

December Story Selections:

For December, we'll discuss the following two stories from The Best American Short Stories of the Century:

• "Criers and Kibitzers, Kibitzers and Criers" by Stanley Elkin (1962) pp.411-437
• "The German Refugee" by Bernard Malamud (1964) pp.438-449

There are also very brief biographical notes on each author at the end of the anthology:

• Stanley Elkin p. 791
• Bernard Malamud p. 792

Copies of the anthology are available in MARINet and Link+.

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