Short Story Magic Tricks

breaking down why great fiction is great

Skip to content

About
Short Story Magic Tricks
Magic Trick Index
Favorites
Top Fives

SSMT on Instagram
SSMT on Twitter
SSMT on Facebook

Tag: 2000s

‘Debarking’ by Lorrie Moore

Debarking by Lorrie Moore, 2003 Continue reading →

February 18, 2015August 31, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Debarking, fiction, Iraq War, Lorrie Moore, realism, short stories 2 Comments

‘The Juniper Tree’ by Lorrie Moore

The Juniper Tree by Lorrie Moore, 2005 Continue reading →

February 17, 2015December 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Lorrie Moore, magical realism, short stories, The Juniper Tree 1 Comment

‘Foes’ by Lorrie Moore

Foes by Lorrie Moore, 2008 Continue reading →

February 16, 2015November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, 9/11, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Foes, Lorrie Moore, politics, realism, short stories, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘Alma’ by Junot Díaz

Alma by Junot Díaz, 2007 Continue reading →

February 11, 2015August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, Alma, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Dominican lit, Dominican literature, fiction, Junot Díaz, short stories 2 Comments

‘The View From Castle Rock’ by Alice Munro

The View From Castle Rock by Alice Munro, 2005 Continue reading →

January 30, 2015October 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, Alice Munro, analysis, Canadian lit, Canadian literature, criticism, fiction, Scotland, short stories, The View From Castle Rock Leave a comment

‘The Best Christmas Ever’ by James Patrick Kelly

The Best Christmas Ever by James Patrick Kelly, 2004 Continue reading →

December 7, 2014August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Christmas stories, criticism, fiction, James Patrick Kelly, short stories, The Best Christmas Ever Leave a comment

‘Paper Losses’ by Lorrie Moore

Paper Losses by Lorrie Moore, 2006 Continue reading →

October 13, 2014August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Lorrie Moore, Paper Losses, short stories Leave a comment

‘Premium Harmony’ by Stephen King

Premium Harmony by Stephen King, 2009 Continue reading →

October 3, 2014August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Premium Harmony, short stories, Stephen King Leave a comment

‘Awake’ by Tobias Wolff

Awake by Tobias Wolff, 2008 Continue reading →

October 2, 2014August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Awake, criticism, fiction, short stories, Tobias Wolff Leave a comment

Posts navigation

Search

Follow Short Story Magic Tricks on WordPress.com

Type your email…

POPULAR MAGIC TRICKS

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Subscribe Subscribed
- Short Story Magic Tricks
- Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.

Loading Comments...

Write a Comment...

Email (Required)

Name (Required)

Website