Curtis Sittenfeld Short Story Collections books in order

Curtis Sittenfeld's short story collections include You Think It, I'll Say It, Help Yourself, and Show Don't Tell.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 You Think It, I’ll Say It 2017 Curtis Sittenfeld Buy
2 Help Yourself 2020 Curtis Sittenfeld Buy
3 Show Don’t Tell 2025 Curtis Sittenfeld Buy

Curtis Sittenfeld’s short story collections bring together her work in shorter fiction. You Think It, I’ll Say It (2017), her first collection, includes ten stories that examine everyday moments where characters confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and others.

Help Yourself (2020) and Show Don’t Tell (2025) continue in this vein. Sittenfeld has a skill for capturing the ways people misjudge situations or reveal themselves through small choices. Her collections have received attention for their sharp social observation and deadpan humor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Curtis Sittenfeld Short Story Collections series?

There are three books in the Curtis Sittenfeld Short Story Collections series, published between 2017 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Curtis Sittenfeld Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the Curtis Sittenfeld Short Story Collections series is You Think It, I’ll Say It, published in 2017.

What is You Think It, I'll Say It about?

You Think It, I’ll Say It (2017) is a collection of ten short stories that deal with gender, class, and the unspoken thoughts people have about each other. Several stories explore the gap between social propriety and private desire.

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