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Tag: 2010s

‘Exteriors’ by Kathleen Collins

Exteriors by Kathleen Collins, 2016 Continue reading →

July 7, 2020October 31, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 1980s, 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Exteriors, fiction, Kathleen Collins, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Two Davises And The Rug’ by Lydia Davis

The Two Davises And The Rug by Lydia Davis, 2013 Continue reading →

June 16, 2020November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Lydia Davis, short stories, The Two Davises And The Rug Leave a comment

‘Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest’ by Sherman Alexie

Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest by Sherman Alexie, 2017 Continue reading →

June 15, 2020September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Clean Cleaner Cleanest, criticism, fiction, Michael Keaton, Sherman Alexie, short stories, The Founder Leave a comment

‘The Third Tower’ by Deborah Eisenberg

The Third Tower by Deborah Eisenberg, 2018 Continue reading →

June 12, 2020August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Deborah Eisenberg, fiction, short stories, The Third Tower Leave a comment

‘The Little Men’ by Megan Abbott

The Little Men by Megan Abbott, 2015 Continue reading →

April 1, 2020November 4, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Megan Abbott, movies, mystery, short stories, The Little Men Leave a comment

‘The Metal Bowl’ by Miranda July

The Metal Bowl by Miranda July, 2017 Continue reading →

February 27, 2020November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Miranda July, short stories, The Metal Bowl 1 Comment

‘Show Don’t Tell’ by Curtis Sittenfeld

Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld, 2017 Continue reading →

February 24, 2020September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Curtis Sittenfeld, fiction, short stories, Show Don't Tell Leave a comment

‘Northeast Regional’ by Emma Cline

Northeast Regional by Emma Cline, 2017 Continue reading →

February 20, 2020October 3, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Emma Cline, fiction, Northeast Regional, short stories Leave a comment

‘A Talking Cure’ by Justin Taylor

A Talking Cure by Justin Taylor, 2012 Continue reading →

February 12, 2020August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, A Talking Cure, American lit, American literature, analysis, Barry Hannah, Bobbie Ann Mason, criticism, fiction, Justin Taylor, Shiloh, short stories, Water Liars Leave a comment

‘The Proxy Marriage’ by Maile Meloy

The Proxy Marriage by Maile Meloy, 2012 Continue reading →

February 10, 2020October 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Maile Meloy, Montana, short stories, The Proxy Marriage Leave a comment

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