Six Amazing Short Story Collections You Should Read

Looking for a quick read, yet dazzling? We have put together six amazing collection of short stories, to keep your eyes glued to each page and your mind transported to a realm where all things are possible.

1. What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky – Lesley Nneka Arimah

At once evocative, playful and somewhat revolutionary, “What it means When a Man Falls from the Sky,” explores relationships, the ties that binds people and how love sits above all things. Published in 2017, this collection of thirteen amazing stories, won the 2017 Kirkus Prize.

2. The Thing Around Your Neck – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

In this collection of twelve dazzling stories, Adichie explores the themes of longing, race, sexuality and the lives of migrant. She drags two cultures to the centre stage and just sit back and watch her readers do the judging. The Thing Around Your Neck, is a must read for all bookworms.

3. Say you’re one of them – Uwem Apkan

Winner of the 2009 Commonwealth Writers Prize, Uwem’s debut “Say You’re One of Them,” mirrors Africa and the reality of poverty and violence confronting the continent. You cannot read this collection of five stunning stories and not feel goose bumps spread across your skin.

4. Nights Of The Creaking Bed – Toni Kan

Nights of the Creaking Bed resonates with the bright colours of romance. We meet different characters, all with varying tales of love affairs. But one cannot miss the salient themes of corruption, religious intolerance, violence and irresponsibility that echoes in this beautiful collection.

5. Speak gigantular – Ironenson Okojie

At once disturbing and enigmatic, even erotic, Ironenson explores new possibilities in this daring collection that explores the lives of Londoners caught in the web of life. We must give Ironenson credit for the depth of originality.

6. What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours – Helen Oyeyemi

Oyeyemi’s tales span multiple times and landscapes as they tease boundaries between coexisting realities. Is a key a gate, a gift, or an invitation?