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The Book of Witty Women

Helen Lederer, Kathy Lette, Sadia Azmat, Josie Long, Lucy Vine, Paula Lennon, Kimberley Adams, Annemarie Cancienne, Kim Clayden, Jean Ende

From Shelf: Summer read selections

From tales of a narcoleptic biscuit lover, con artists with a twist, and the accidental death of a hamster; to consequences of accidental gluing, the imagined world of extreme shopping, and the delightfully surreal world of canine dating, these 15 boldly imaginative stories range across a multitude of genres and themes.

This anthology showcases the very best in humorous short story writing, by outstanding contemporary women writers, including Kathy Lette, Sadia Azmat, Lucy Vine, Josie Long, Paula Lennon, and many more. It includes the winning and shortlisted stories from the Comedy Women in Print Short Story Prize.

From tales of a narcoleptic biscuit lover, con artists with a twist, and the accidental death of a hamster; to consequences of accidental gluing, the imagined world of extreme shopping, and the delightfully surreal world of canine dating, these 15 boldly imaginative stories range across a multitude of genres and themes.

Each proves the power of the short story to disarm, tickle or simply entertain.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
352
Publisher:
Duckworth Books
ISBN:
9781788424639
Published Date:
25/4/2024
Dimensions:
216mm x 135mm
Category:
Humour collections & anthologies

RRP: £12.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9781788424639


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