Book subscription: the power of the short story, chosen by Helen Simpson

Minimum length, maximum power. Short stories are perfect to read in one sitting or to break a reading slump. They are also a powerful craft and art in their own right. Not sure where to start? Looking for a trusted guide to the many anthologies and collections out there? Then a short story subscription curated by acclaimed short story writer (and reader) Helen Simpson could be just the ticket. Discover short stories that do what only short stories can In each collection chosen by Helen, writers are using short stories to do something that can't be done in a novel. Expect: underrated classics; recent wonders; slim volumes; and a beguiling mix of genres, locations and characters each month. In our 3-month subscription, you'll receive a mix of books exploring the wonders of the short story. With our 6-month subscription, you will receive a modern anthology of 100 short stories as one of your books – both an excellent read, and a tasting menu to find your next favourite author. Get one brilliant short story collection every month Get a great short story collection, chosen by a brilliant author, on your doorstep once a month with our fuss-free short story subscription. Or why not gift a subscription to another keen reader? Please note that we recommend this book subscription for readers aged 18 and over. What's in the book subscription? Subscribe now, and each month for the length of your subscription, you will receive a book box containing: One beautifully wrapped mystery book chosen by our curator An exclusive postcard with their reason for choosing the book What to read next: recommendations from our expert team A reflective reading postcard to support you to access the wellbeing benefits of reading for pleasure