Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stories of the Modern South | 1977 | Anne Tyler | Buy |
| 2 | The Writer on Her Work | 1980 | Anne Tyler | Buy |
| 3 | A World of Fiction | 1983 | Anne Tyler | Buy |
| 4 | The Best American Short Stories 1983 | 1983 | Anne Tyler | Buy |
| 5 | New Woman, New Fiction | 1990 | Anne Tyler | Buy |
| 6 | Listening for God, Vol. 2 | 1996 | Anne Tyler | Buy |
Anne Tyler’s anthology appearances reflect her standing in American literary fiction. Stories of the Modern South, published in 1977, placed her among other notable Southern writers, while The Best American Short Stories 1983 recognized her shorter work alongside the country’s top fiction writers.
Her contributions to collections like The Writer on Her Work and Listening for God show a different side of her writing, offering essays and reflections on craft and faith. New Woman, New Fiction brought together women writers working in the late 20th century. These anthologies provide additional context for understanding Tyler’s place in contemporary American literature.