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Amazon’s short story collections are one of the best reasons to own a Kindle
Amazon’s Kindle short story collections are presented as a compelling reason to keep using the e-reader, despite the author’s preference for physical books. Amazon Original Stories offers themed, genre-focused anthologies featuring established and emerging writers, giving readers quick, varied fiction and a way to discover new authors.
The newest collection, “Magic and Mystery”, contains seven fantasy whodunits, many involving murder, including work by Travis Baldree, Robert Jackson Bennett, Heather Fawcett and Scott Lynch. Earlier collections have covered science fiction and horror, while contributors have included Min Jin Lee, Lauren Beukes, N. K. Jemisin and Jeff VanderMeer; Amazon has also published a six-part Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan story being adapted by Netflix.
In short
- Kindle anthologies offer varied, high-quality genre short fiction.
- “Magic and Mystery” features seven fantasy murder mysteries.
- Collections help readers find authors and experimental stories.
Explained simply
Amazon publishes curated collections of short stories exclusively on its Kindle e-reader platform under the Amazon Original Stories brand. These themed anthologies bring together work by both established authors and emerging writers, offering readers a way to explore different styles and discover new talent within specific genres.
The collections vary in theme and genre, covering areas such as science fiction, horror and fantasy. The latest collection, "Magic and Mystery", features seven fantasy stories centred on crime and murder, with contributions from writers including Travis Baldree, Robert Jackson Bennett, Heather Fawcett and Scott Lynch.
The programme has attracted prominent authors to participate, including Man Booker Prize shortlisted writer Min Jin Lee, novelist Lauren Beukes, Hugo Award winner N. K. Jemisin and science fiction figure Jeff VanderMeer. Amazon has also published a six-part series by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and author Chuck Hogan, which is currently being adapted for television by Netflix.