Best British Short Stories 2018 (Salt 2018)
‘Britain’s modern short story writers are mapping out the million dimensions to a lonely, atomised life. And this anthology holds up that mirror. Like the finest art, it mesmerises as it disturbs’ Tamim Sadikali, Bookmunch
‘For those wishing to dip their toes into short stories currently available in a variety of mediums this collection offers an excellent primer. As a fan of the literary format I found it a well curated and enjoyable read’ Neverimitate
‘Britain’s modern short story writers are mapping out the million dimensions to a lonely, atomised life. And this anthology holds up that mirror. Like the finest art, it mesmerises as it disturbs’ Tamim Sadikali, Bookmunch
‘For those wishing to dip their toes into short stories currently available in a variety of mediums this collection offers an excellent primer. As a fan of the literary format I found it a well curated and enjoyable read’ Neverimitate
Best British Short Stories 2017 (Salt 2017)
‘Virtually every story in Best British Short Stories 2017 circles around something unspoken’ Eleanor Franzén, Litro
‘For those new to short stories, the quality and breadth of what is being showcased here, will not easily be bettered. Moreover, the experiential difference that contemporary short stories offer, when compared to novel reading – the unique register they can strike – makes this collection all the more valuable. For the seasoned short story reader, the collection can serve as a ‘state of the nation’ snapshot’ Tamim Sadikali, Bookmunch
‘Virtually every story in Best British Short Stories 2017 circles around something unspoken’ Eleanor Franzén, Litro
‘For those new to short stories, the quality and breadth of what is being showcased here, will not easily be bettered. Moreover, the experiential difference that contemporary short stories offer, when compared to novel reading – the unique register they can strike – makes this collection all the more valuable. For the seasoned short story reader, the collection can serve as a ‘state of the nation’ snapshot’ Tamim Sadikali, Bookmunch
Best British Short Stories 2016 (Salt 2016)
‘If the latest iteration of Salt’s Best British Short Stories collection is anything to go by then the genre remains in safe hands’ Lawrence Foley, Times Literary Supplement
‘If the latest iteration of Salt’s Best British Short Stories collection is anything to go by then the genre remains in safe hands’ Lawrence Foley, Times Literary Supplement
Best British Short Stories 2015 (Salt 2015)
'It is fast becoming recognised that to have a story selected for this volume is an accolade commensurate with winning a high profile short story competition… The magical, the uncanny, and the downright bizarre are often in evidence’ Iain Robinson,iainrobinson.com
'It is fast becoming recognised that to have a story selected for this volume is an accolade commensurate with winning a high profile short story competition… The magical, the uncanny, and the downright bizarre are often in evidence’ Iain Robinson,iainrobinson.com
Best British Short Stories 2014 (Salt 2014)
'A box of delights to suit a range of tastes… Nicholas Royle’s selection is superb’ Susmita Chatto, The Bookbag
'Once again, the Best British Short Stories series delivers a package worth opening – it holds quite a few treats’ Sarah-Clare Conlon, The Manchester Review
'A box of delights to suit a range of tastes… Nicholas Royle’s selection is superb’ Susmita Chatto, The Bookbag
'Once again, the Best British Short Stories series delivers a package worth opening – it holds quite a few treats’ Sarah-Clare Conlon, The Manchester Review
Best British Short Stories 2013 (Salt 2013)
‘This annual feast satisfies again. Its score of stories never need shout, or pose, in order to transform everyday life… Time and again, in Royle’s crafty editorial hands, closely observed normality yields (as Nikesh Shukla’s spear-fisher grasps) to the things we “cannot control”’ Boyd Tonkin, Independent
‘This annual feast satisfies again. Its score of stories never need shout, or pose, in order to transform everyday life… Time and again, in Royle’s crafty editorial hands, closely observed normality yields (as Nikesh Shukla’s spear-fisher grasps) to the things we “cannot control”’ Boyd Tonkin, Independent
The Best British Short Stories 2012 (Salt 2012)
‘A good core sample [Helen Simpson's analogy for the short story] tells you “everything you need to know about the history and geography and inhabitants and social conditions of the area, in wonderfully concise form." Drawn from writers both famous and unknown, from printed sources, radio and the web, the stories in this collection, more often than not, do just that.’ Carol Birch, The Times Literary Supplement
‘If the aim of this collection is to show the scope of the short story, then it does so well. In each case, in only a few pages, the author is able to draw the reader into another world, another atmosphere. Thought-provoking and highly recommended.’ Shelley Marsden, The Irish World
‘Another effective and well-rounded short story anthology from Salt – keep up the good work, we say!’ Sarah-Clare Conlon, Bookmunch
‘A good core sample [Helen Simpson's analogy for the short story] tells you “everything you need to know about the history and geography and inhabitants and social conditions of the area, in wonderfully concise form." Drawn from writers both famous and unknown, from printed sources, radio and the web, the stories in this collection, more often than not, do just that.’ Carol Birch, The Times Literary Supplement
‘If the aim of this collection is to show the scope of the short story, then it does so well. In each case, in only a few pages, the author is able to draw the reader into another world, another atmosphere. Thought-provoking and highly recommended.’ Shelley Marsden, The Irish World
‘Another effective and well-rounded short story anthology from Salt – keep up the good work, we say!’ Sarah-Clare Conlon, Bookmunch
Murmurations: An Anthology of Uncanny Stories About Birds (2011 Two Ravens Press)
'These tales exude a striking weirdness and a sense of wonderment ... Exploring "the way in which birds inhabit the border between the mundane and the extraordinary", these stories provide a startling glimpse into a world of otherness capable, at times, of eerily mirroring our own.' The Guardian
'These tales exude a striking weirdness and a sense of wonderment ... Exploring "the way in which birds inhabit the border between the mundane and the extraordinary", these stories provide a startling glimpse into a world of otherness capable, at times, of eerily mirroring our own.' The Guardian
The Best British Short Stories 2011 (Salt 2011)
‘Slip this lightweight but nourishing anthology into your holiday bag. Editor Royle has selected 20 published stories from British writers. His own (excellent) taste means that little explosions of weirdness or transcendence often erupt amid much well-observed everyday life.’ Boyd Tonkin, The Independent
‘It's so good that it's hard to believe that there was no equivalent during the 17 years since Giles Gordon and David Hughes's Best English Short Stories ceased publication in 1994. The first selection makes a very good beginning … Highly Recommended.’ Kate Saunders, The Times
‘The collection illustrates just how vibrant and varied the UK short story writing scene is … each is well crafted and there’s much breadth in terms of style, tone and theme – running from love to war and covering everything in between.’ Sarah-Clare Conlon, Bookmunch
‘Slip this lightweight but nourishing anthology into your holiday bag. Editor Royle has selected 20 published stories from British writers. His own (excellent) taste means that little explosions of weirdness or transcendence often erupt amid much well-observed everyday life.’ Boyd Tonkin, The Independent
‘It's so good that it's hard to believe that there was no equivalent during the 17 years since Giles Gordon and David Hughes's Best English Short Stories ceased publication in 1994. The first selection makes a very good beginning … Highly Recommended.’ Kate Saunders, The Times
‘The collection illustrates just how vibrant and varied the UK short story writing scene is … each is well crafted and there’s much breadth in terms of style, tone and theme – running from love to war and covering everything in between.’ Sarah-Clare Conlon, Bookmunch
’68: New Stories by Children of the Revolution (Salt 2008)
Dreams Never End (Tindal Street Press 2004)
The Time Out Book of London Short Stories Volume 2 (Penguin 2000)
Neonlit: Time Out Book of New Writing Volume 2 (Quartet 1999)
The Time Out Book of Paris Short Stories (Penguin 1998)
Neonlit: Time Out Book of New Writing (Quartet 1998)
The Agony and the Ecstasy (Sceptre 1998)
The Ex Files (Quartet 1998)
The Time Out Book of New York Short Stories (Penguin 1997)
The Tiger Garden: A Book of Writers’ Dreams (Serpent’s Tail 1996)
A Book of Two Halves (Gollancz 1996)
Darklands 2 (Egerton Press 1992)
Darklands (Egerton Press 1991)
Dreams Never End (Tindal Street Press 2004)
The Time Out Book of London Short Stories Volume 2 (Penguin 2000)
Neonlit: Time Out Book of New Writing Volume 2 (Quartet 1999)
The Time Out Book of Paris Short Stories (Penguin 1998)
Neonlit: Time Out Book of New Writing (Quartet 1998)
The Agony and the Ecstasy (Sceptre 1998)
The Ex Files (Quartet 1998)
The Time Out Book of New York Short Stories (Penguin 1997)
The Tiger Garden: A Book of Writers’ Dreams (Serpent’s Tail 1996)
A Book of Two Halves (Gollancz 1996)
Darklands 2 (Egerton Press 1992)
Darklands (Egerton Press 1991)
