short stories
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5 Victorian Detective Stories You Must Read if You Like Sherlock Holmes
In December 1893, just six years after his first appearance and at the height of his popularity with the late-Victorian reading public, Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous fictional detective, was killed off by his creator Arthur Conan Doyle. In The Final Problem, published in The Strand magazine, Sherlock plunged over the Reichenbach Falls in…
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From The Gizmodo Archives, 8 Pieces Of Dystopian Fiction You Can Read Right Now
Given the current state of the world, speculation. Over the years, Gizmodo has shared a diverse variety of book excerpts and short stories exploring dystopian futures and altered realities. Here are eight worth revisiting now.
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These Ursula K. Le Guin Collections Would Make A Mighty Fine Gift For Your Favourite Reader (Or Yourself)
Fans of literary legend Ursula K. Le Guin have probably already heard about her new story collections, but here’s a reminder — and also a heads up for anyone looking to read more of her work. You can’t really tell from the cover art, but these volumes are massive hardcovers that are well worth adding…
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18 Perfect Short Stories That Pack More Of A Punch Than Most Novels
People sometimes mistake short stories for trifles, wee vignettes that are over before they start. But there’s a reason why many of the best movies are based on short fiction rather than novels: a short story is just the right length to blow your mind. Here are 18 science fiction and short stories that rock…