Best British Short Stories 2026 9781784633783 Paperback

Ranging across genre, theme and style,Best British Short Stories 2026presents a dazzling array of talent from established names to emerging voices as published in literary magazines, anthologies, collections, and online publications during the previous calendar year. Among this years selection is a genuine literary discovery: a story by Graham Greene, Reading at Night, unpublished until its appearance in The Strand and reprinted here alongside the very best of todays writers.Whether youre a seasoned reader of the form or a curious newcomer, this acclaimed anthology delivers wit, imagination, drama and craft in concentrated, unforgettable doses. With its finger firmly on the pulse of modern British storytelling, the series continues to celebrate the energy and diversity of the short story.Edited by Nicholas Royle,Best British Short Storieshas become an indispensable resource for readers, students and writers alike an annual landmark in the UK literary calendar.Featuring: E. Abdeni-Holman, Jenn Ashworth, Lee Ashworth, David Bevan, Graham Greene, Vicky Grut, Livi Michael, Graham Mort, Annemarie Neary, Yoel Noorali, Richard Phoenix, Ray Robinson, David Rudkin, Sara Sherwood, Karen Stevens, Lucy Thynne, Charlotte Tierney, Tom Vowler, Will Wiles and Kieran Wyatt.