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BostonPL_Essay and Short Story Collections: Recommendations for Adult Summer Reading 2023

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Are you looking for a suggestion for the "Collection of Essays or Short Stories" challenge in this year's Adult Summer Reading Bingo? Check out one of our picks for a great read! However, you do NOT have to follow our recommendations—you can read any book that you think fits the theme. Not signed up for summer reading yet? No problem! Click the link at the end of the list to learn more about Adult Summer Reading at the Boston Public Library, including information about the challenges, prizes, and how to sign up.

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Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick

Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick

Stories from the Harlem Renaissance

by Hurston, Zora Neale

eBook - 2020

Featuring eight lesser-known stories, a collection of Harlem Renaissance tales by the revered folklorist and author of Their Eyes Were Watching God explores subjects ranging from class and migration to racism and sexism. Featuring eight lesser-known stories, a collection of Harlem Renaissance tales by the revered folklorist and author of Their Eyes Were Watching God explores subjects ranging from class and migration to racism and sexism. Show less

Featuring eight lesser-known stories, a collection of Harlem Renaissance tales by the revered folklorist and author of Their Eyes Were Watching God explores subjects ranging from class and migration to racism and sexism. Featuring eight lesser-known stories, a collection of Harlem Renaissance tales by the revered folklorist and author of Their Eyes Were Watching God explores subjects ranging from class and migration to racism and sexism. Show less

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Spirits Abroad

Spirits Abroad

Stories

by Cho, Zen

eBook - 2021

This expanded edition of the author's debut collection of tales that weave between the lands of the living and the lands of the dead has nine added stories that include the Hugo Award winner “If at First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try, Again.” This expanded edition of the author's debut collection of tales that weave between the lands of the living and the lands of the dead has nine added stories that include the Hugo Award winner “If at First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try, Again.” Show less

This expanded edition of the author's debut collection of tales that weave between the lands of the living and the lands of the dead has nine added stories that include the Hugo Award winner “If at First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try, Again.” This expanded edition of the author's debut collection of tales that weave between the lands of the living and the lands of the dead has nine added stories that include the Hugo Award winner “If at First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try, Again.” Show less

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Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

by Lewis-Giggetts, Tracey Michae'l

eBook - 2022

A collection of essays looks at the redemptive strength of Black joy and offers readers confirmation that they are not alone. A collection of essays looks at the redemptive strength of Black joy and offers readers confirmation that they are not alone. Show less

A collection of essays looks at the redemptive strength of Black joy and offers readers confirmation that they are not alone. A collection of essays looks at the redemptive strength of Black joy and offers readers confirmation that they are not alone. Show less

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Terminal Boredom

Terminal Boredom

Stories

by Suzuki, Izumi

eBook - 2021

Born from the obsessive and highly idiosyncratic mind of a cult figure of the Japanese underground, these punk stories fuse sci-fi themes and subjects with conflicted, tortured, and intense imagination. Born from the obsessive and highly idiosyncratic mind of a cult figure of the Japanese underground, these punk stories fuse sci-fi themes and subjects with conflicted, tortured, and intense imagination. Show less

Born from the obsessive and highly idiosyncratic mind of a cult figure of the Japanese underground, these punk stories fuse sci-fi themes and subjects with conflicted, tortured, and intense imagination. Born from the obsessive and highly idiosyncratic mind of a cult figure of the Japanese underground, these punk stories fuse sci-fi themes and subjects with conflicted, tortured, and intense imagination. Show less

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What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours

What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours

by Oyeyemi, Helen

eBook - 2016

A collection of stories features entries about literal and metaphorical keys that open or shut the fates of lovers, the heart of a puppeteering student, and the doors of a house of locks that holds unobservable developments. A collection of stories features entries about literal and metaphorical keys that open or shut the fates of lovers, the heart of a puppeteering student, and the doors of a house of locks that holds unobservable developments. Show less

A collection of stories features entries about literal and metaphorical keys that open or shut the fates of lovers, the heart of a puppeteering student, and the doors of a house of locks that holds unobservable developments. A collection of stories features entries about literal and metaphorical keys that open or shut the fates of lovers, the heart of a puppeteering student, and the doors of a house of locks that holds unobservable developments. Show less

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The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories: a Collection of Chinese Science Fiction and Fantasy in Translation from a Visionary Team of Female and Nonbinary Creators

The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories: a Collection of Chinese Science Fiction and Fantasy in Translation from a Visionary Team of Female and Nonbinary Creators

by Chen, Yu

eBook - 2022

Written, edited, and translated by a female and nonbinary team, these groundbreaking stories have never before been published in English and explore the expanse of Chinese science fiction and fantasy. Written, edited, and translated by a female and nonbinary team, these groundbreaking stories have never before been published in English and explore the expanse of Chinese science fiction and fantasy. Show less

Written, edited, and translated by a female and nonbinary team, these groundbreaking stories have never before been published in English and explore the expanse of Chinese science fiction and fantasy. Written, edited, and translated by a female and nonbinary team, these groundbreaking stories have never before been published in English and explore the expanse of Chinese science fiction and fantasy. Show less

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Her Body and Other Parties

Her Body and Other Parties

Stories

by Machado, Carmen Maria

eBook - 2017

Bordering psychological realism and science fiction, these stories explore the reality of women's lives and the violence inflicted upon their bodies. Bordering psychological realism and science fiction, these stories explore the reality of women's lives and the violence inflicted upon their bodies. Show less

Bordering psychological realism and science fiction, these stories explore the reality of women's lives and the violence inflicted upon their bodies. Bordering psychological realism and science fiction, these stories explore the reality of women's lives and the violence inflicted upon their bodies. Show less

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St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves

St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves

by Russell, Karen

eBook - 2007

In these ten glittering stories, Karen Russell takes us to the ghostly and magical swamps of the Florida Everglades, where wolflike girls are reformed by nuns and a family makes their living wrestling alligators in a theme park. In these ten glittering stories, Karen Russell takes us to the ghostly and magical swamps of the Florida Everglades, where wolflike girls are reformed by nuns and a family makes their living wrestling alligators in a theme park. Show less

In these ten glittering stories, Karen Russell takes us to the ghostly and magical swamps of the Florida Everglades, where wolflike girls are reformed by nuns and a family makes their living wrestling alligators in a theme park. In these ten glittering stories, Karen Russell takes us to the ghostly and magical swamps of the Florida Everglades, where wolflike girls are reformed by nuns and a family makes their living wrestling alligators in a theme park. Show less

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Endless Summer

Endless Summer

Stories

by Hilderbrand, Elin

Book - 2022

Nine stories set in the universe of this best-selling author's previous novels include a visit with the friends of Mallory Blessing three years after her death and Margot Carmichael encouraging her husband to reunite with his ex. Nine stories set in the universe of this best-selling author's previous novels include a visit with the friends of Mallory Blessing three years after her death and Margot Carmichael encouraging her husband to reunite with his ex. Show less

Nine stories set in the universe of this best-selling author's previous novels include a visit with the friends of Mallory Blessing three years after her death and Margot Carmichael encouraging her husband to reunite with his ex. Nine stories set in the universe of this best-selling author's previous novels include a visit with the friends of Mallory Blessing three years after her death and Margot Carmichael encouraging her husband to reunite with his ex. Show less

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Smashed

Smashed

Junji Ito Story Collection

by Itō, Junji

Graphic Novel - 2019

Thirteen chilling nightmares presented by the master of horror manga. Thirteen chilling nightmares presented by the master of horror manga. Show less

Thirteen chilling nightmares presented by the master of horror manga. Thirteen chilling nightmares presented by the master of horror manga. Show less

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Where the Wild Ladies Are

Where the Wild Ladies Are

by Aoko, Matsuda

eBook - 2020

In this witty and exuberant collection of linked stories, Aoko Matsuda takes the rich, millenia-old tradition of Japanese folktales and wholly reinvents them. In this witty and exuberant collection of linked stories, Aoko Matsuda takes the rich, millenia-old tradition of Japanese folktales and wholly reinvents them. Show less

In this witty and exuberant collection of linked stories, Aoko Matsuda takes the rich, millenia-old tradition of Japanese folktales and wholly reinvents them. In this witty and exuberant collection of linked stories, Aoko Matsuda takes the rich, millenia-old tradition of Japanese folktales and wholly reinvents them. Show less

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Wow, No Thank You.

Wow, No Thank You.

Essays

by Irby, Samantha

eBook - 2020

A new collection of humorous and edgy essays from the author of Meaty and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life that highlight the ups and downs of aging, marriage and living with step-children in small-town Michigan. A new collection of humorous and edgy essays from the author of Meaty and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life that highlight the ups and downs of aging, marriage and living with step-children in small-town Michigan. Show less

A new collection of humorous and edgy essays from the author of Meaty and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life that highlight the ups and downs of aging, marriage and living with step-children in small-town Michigan. A new collection of humorous and edgy essays from the author of Meaty and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life that highlight the ups and downs of aging, marriage and living with step-children in small-town Michigan. Show less

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Love after the End

Love after the End

An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction

by Whitehead, Joshua

eBook - 2020

This exciting, groundbreaking fiction anthology spotlights many new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer) Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island, who show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives. This exciting, groundbreaking fiction anthology spotlights many new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer) Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island, who show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives. Show less

This exciting, groundbreaking fiction anthology spotlights many new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer) Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island, who show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives. This exciting, groundbreaking fiction anthology spotlights many new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer) Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island, who show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives. Show less

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The Unfinished World

The Unfinished World

And Other Stories

by Sparks, Amber

eBook - 2016

This collection of short stories describes the tale of two orphans who take up taxidermy to deal with their grief and an unexpected love story between a free spirit and a glamorous filmmaker with a strange, secretive family. This collection of short stories describes the tale of two orphans who take up taxidermy to deal with their grief and an unexpected love story between a free spirit and a glamorous filmmaker with a strange, secretive family. Show less

This collection of short stories describes the tale of two orphans who take up taxidermy to deal with their grief and an unexpected love story between a free spirit and a glamorous filmmaker with a strange, secretive family. This collection of short stories describes the tale of two orphans who take up taxidermy to deal with their grief and an unexpected love story between a free spirit and a glamorous filmmaker with a strange, secretive family. Show less

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Intimations

Intimations

Six Essays

by Smith, Zadie

eBook - 2020

Written during the early months of lockdown, Intimations explores ideas and questions prompted by an unprecedented situation. What does it mean to submit to a new reality--or to resist it? In our isolation, what do other people mean to us? Written during the early months of lockdown, Intimations explores ideas and questions prompted by an unprecedented situation. What does it mean to submit to a new reality--or to resist it? In our isolation, what do other people mean to us? Show less

Written during the early months of lockdown, Intimations explores ideas and questions prompted by an unprecedented situation. What does it mean to submit to a new reality--or to resist it? In our isolation, what do other people mean to us? Written during the early months of lockdown, Intimations explores ideas and questions prompted by an unprecedented situation. What does it mean to submit to a new reality--or to resist it? In our isolation, what do other people mean to us? Show less

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Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation

Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation

by Liu, Ken

eBook - 2016

An anthology of short science fiction stories and essays from China, edited by the translator of the best-selling The Three-Body Problem, represents a diverse array of subgenres and includes entries that have won awards and critical acclaim. An anthology of short science fiction stories and essays from China, edited by the translator of the best-selling The Three-Body Problem, represents a diverse array of subgenres and includes entries that have won awards and critical acclaim. Show less

An anthology of short science fiction stories and essays from China, edited by the translator of the best-selling The Three-Body Problem, represents a diverse array of subgenres and includes entries that have won awards and critical acclaim. An anthology of short science fiction stories and essays from China, edited by the translator of the best-selling The Three-Body Problem, represents a diverse array of subgenres and includes entries that have won awards and critical acclaim. Show less

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Minor Feelings

Minor Feelings

An Asian American Reckoning

by Hong, Cathy Park

eBook - 2020

The author blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose the truth of racialized consciousness in America. Binding these essays together is Hon...Show more The author blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose the truth of racialized consciousness in America. Binding these essays together is Hong's theory of "minor feelings," which occur when American optimism contradicts your reality. Show less

The author blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose the truth of racialized consciousness in America. Binding these essays together is Hon...Show more The author blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose the truth of racialized consciousness in America. Binding these essays together is Hong's theory of "minor feelings," which occur when American optimism contradicts your reality. Show less

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It Came from the Closet

It Came from the Closet

Queer Reflections on Horror

by Vallese, Joe

eBook - 2022

Twenty-five narrative essays by contemporary LGBTQ writers reflecting on queerness in horror film, from Hitchcock to HALLOWEEN. Twenty-five narrative essays by contemporary LGBTQ writers reflecting on queerness in horror film, from Hitchcock to HALLOWEEN. Show less

Twenty-five narrative essays by contemporary LGBTQ writers reflecting on queerness in horror film, from Hitchcock to HALLOWEEN. Twenty-five narrative essays by contemporary LGBTQ writers reflecting on queerness in horror film, from Hitchcock to HALLOWEEN. Show less

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Florida

Florida

by Groff, Lauren

eBook - 2018

A collection of stories spanning centuries of time in mercurial Florida examines the decisions and connections behind life-changing events in characters ranging from two abandoned sisters to a conflicted family woman. A collection of stories spanning centuries of time in mercurial Florida examines the decisions and connections behind life-changing events in characters ranging from two abandoned sisters to a conflicted family woman. Show less

A collection of stories spanning centuries of time in mercurial Florida examines the decisions and connections behind life-changing events in characters ranging from two abandoned sisters to a conflicted family woman. A collection of stories spanning centuries of time in mercurial Florida examines the decisions and connections behind life-changing events in characters ranging from two abandoned sisters to a conflicted family woman. Show less

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Girls Can Kiss Now: Essays

Girls Can Kiss Now: Essays

by Gutowitz, Jill

eBook - 2022

This collection of personal essays from the New Jersey-based writer looks at queerness, relationships, pop culture, the internet and identity as well as the mainstreaming of lesbian culture. This collection of personal essays from the New Jersey-based writer looks at queerness, relationships, pop culture, the internet and identity as well as the mainstreaming of lesbian culture. Show less

This collection of personal essays from the New Jersey-based writer looks at queerness, relationships, pop culture, the internet and identity as well as the mainstreaming of lesbian culture. This collection of personal essays from the New Jersey-based writer looks at queerness, relationships, pop culture, the internet and identity as well as the mainstreaming of lesbian culture. Show less

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Night of the Living Rez

Night of the Living Rez

by Talty, Morgan

eBook - 2022

Set in a Native community in Maine, Night of the Living Rez is a riveting debut collection about what it means to be Penobscot in the twenty-first century and what it means to live, to survive, and to persevere after tragedy. Set in a Native community in Maine, Night of the Living Rez is a riveting debut collection about what it means to be Penobscot in the twenty-first century and what it means to live, to survive, and to persevere after tragedy. Show less

Set in a Native community in Maine, Night of the Living Rez is a riveting debut collection about what it means to be Penobscot in the twenty-first century and what it means to live, to survive, and to persevere after tragedy. Set in a Native community in Maine, Night of the Living Rez is a riveting debut collection about what it means to be Penobscot in the twenty-first century and what it means to live, to survive, and to persevere after tragedy. Show less

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Out There

Out There

Stories

by Folk, Kate

Book - 2022

Focusing on the weird and eerie forces lurking beneath the surface of ordinary experience, this debut collection of stories depicts an uncanny landscape that holds a mirror to subconscious fears and desires. Focusing on the weird and eerie forces lurking beneath the surface of ordinary experience, this debut collection of stories depicts an uncanny landscape that holds a mirror to subconscious fears and desires. Show less

Focusing on the weird and eerie forces lurking beneath the surface of ordinary experience, this debut collection of stories depicts an uncanny landscape that holds a mirror to subconscious fears and desires. Focusing on the weird and eerie forces lurking beneath the surface of ordinary experience, this debut collection of stories depicts an uncanny landscape that holds a mirror to subconscious fears and desires. Show less

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Bad Feminist

Bad Feminist

Essays

by Gay, Roxane

eBook - 2014

A cultural examination of the ways in which the media influences self-perception, and discusses how society still needs to do better. A cultural examination of the ways in which the media influences self-perception, and discusses how society still needs to do better. Show less

A cultural examination of the ways in which the media influences self-perception, and discusses how society still needs to do better. A cultural examination of the ways in which the media influences self-perception, and discusses how society still needs to do better. Show less

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Ficciones

Ficciones

by Borges, Jorge Luis

eBook - 2012

This fascinating collection of literary short stories demonstrates the endless powers of imagination, intelligence, and style of one of the most renowned authors of the mid-twentieth century. This fascinating collection of literary short stories demonstrates the endless powers of imagination, intelligence, and style of one of the most renowned authors of the mid-twentieth century. Show less

This fascinating collection of literary short stories demonstrates the endless powers of imagination, intelligence, and style of one of the most renowned authors of the mid-twentieth century. This fascinating collection of literary short stories demonstrates the endless powers of imagination, intelligence, and style of one of the most renowned authors of the mid-twentieth century. Show less

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Adult Summer Reading 2023

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Visit our webpage to learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program, which runs from June 1 to August 31. Visit our webpage to learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program, which runs from June 1 to August 31. Show less

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