New Short Story Collections 2025. We began with the best debut novels of the decade, and now we’re back with the best short story collections of the decade—or to be precise, the best collections published in english between 2010 and. In new collections by yiyun li, claire keegan, alexandra chang and lore segal, interpersonal bonds are created and destroyed.

For fans of the form, 2021 is shaping up to be a tremendous year for the short story, with collections ranging from translated tales to explorations of sexuality to flights of pure fantasy. Here are 10 speculative story collections to enjoy in 2022.