What are some recommended books with short stories?

You could try 'The World's Shortest Stories'. It has a wide variety of very short stories from different authors and genres. The brevity makes them perfect for quick reads when you're short on time.

One great horror short stories book is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's creepy and full of suspense.

I'd recommend 'The Best American Short Stories' anthology. It features a diverse range of excellent short stories from various authors.

You might like 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury. It's a collection of related short stories set in a sci-fi universe on Mars.

One great book in such a collection could be 'The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway'. His stories are known for their concise yet powerful writing.

I'd suggest 'The Art of the Short Story' by Dana Gioia. It covers various aspects like plot, character development, and creating a powerful ending. It also includes exercises to sharpen your writing skills.

I'd recommend 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. It's set on a remote island and has elements of the early 20th - century ideas about the 'hunt'. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a short story that gives a view of a young couple's life in a certain historical period. Also, 'Bartleby, the Scrivener' by Herman Melville is a great piece of short historical fiction that reflects on the working conditions in offices of that era.

Alice Munro's short stories also get attention. Her story 'Runaway' is quite notable. It delves into the lives of women, their desires, and the constraints they face. Munro has a way of exploring the subtleties of human relationships and the hidden depths of ordinary lives in her short stories, which is probably why it's among those recommended by the New York Times Books.

One great book is 'Writing Short Fiction: A Practical Guide' by Charles E. May. It offers clear instructions and useful examples.

One great African American short story collection is 'The Ways of White Folks' by Langston Hughes. It offers a collection of stories that explore race relations and the African American experience in a nuanced way.