Item category 1: Short Stories

In this collection of 12 dark, unerring and surprising short stories, John Boyne explores the extremities of the human condition in all its brilliance and brutality. The secrets we keep and the ways in which they shape us, the impossibility of shared loss, the lengths we will go to in order to pr...

When a heatwave plunges New York City into darkness, sparks fly for thirteen teenagers caught up in the blackout. From the exes who have to bury their rivalry and walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn in time to kick off a block party, to the two boys trapped on the subway who come face-to-face with th...

From a grudge that ended in a stabbing in an East End pub in 1901 to the barbaric killing of a nun at St Mary's Cathedral in 1988, this volume chronicles the most notorious homicides committed in Aberdeen over the last 100 years.

As well as her eight novels, Angela Carter published four collections of short stories during her lifetime, & contributed stories to several anthologies. In 'Burning Your Boats' they are gathered together for the first time.

An anthology of stories and poetry on the theme of change featuring Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic writers for Young Adults.

'Christmas Magic' is full of charming and witty tales of life, love and the everyday dilemmas that we all face, all told in Cathy Kelly's unique voice.

Romy is all set to join her boyfriend and his family in France for Christmas, though truth be told she isn't looking forward to it very much. And then she meets Felix - and her plans for the big day suddenly become a lot more interesting. This volume also includes 'Candlelight at Christmas' and '...