Tag Archives: Short Stories

Episode 101: Sci-FI/Fantasy Short Stories

The Mamas are back and easing listeners into the new year with short stories – just ignore the dystopian, sci-fi, murdery AI if you can. Don’t worry, the Mamas promise they won’t go too dark in 2025 (wink-wink). So, kick back and catch up with your two favorite Lit Mamas.  


Margie’s & Heather’s Book Gifts:

  • The Bob’s Burgers Burger Book, Real Recipes for Joke Burgers
  • The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister
  • Tasting History by Max Miller
  • Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson
  • Death Comes at Christmas edited by Marie O’Regan and Paul Kane


Short Stories:

  • The Wretched and the Beautiful by E. Lily Yu
  • Valedictorian by N.K. Jemisin
  • Examination Day by Henry Slesar
  • The Atrocious Fairytale by Daniel Errico


Other references:

  • The Fun They Had by Isaac Asimov
  • A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury
  • There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury

Episode 88: YA Short Stories

The Mamas get dark, emotional, and angst-y with a collection of short stories for Young Adults (ages 14-18) that they may be too old to fully understand but fully enjoyed. Join the Mamas as they discuss the significance of collections, the struggles facing modern teens, and the power of weirdos.

Book Chat:

The Collectors, edited by A.S. King (winner of 2024 Printz Award Medal)

Other books the Mamas are currently reading:

The Funeral Ladies of Elerie County by Claire Swinarski (for grown-ups)

Lightlark by Alex Aster (young adult)