Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Famous Thing About Death: And Other Stories | 1991 | Lisa Sandlin | Buy |
| 2 | Message to the Nurse of Dreams | 1997 | Lisa Sandlin | Buy |
| 3 | In the River Province | 2004 | Lisa Sandlin | Buy |
Lisa Sandlin published three short story collections between 1991 and 2004. The Famous Thing About Death: And Other Stories (1991) was her debut collection, followed by Message to the Nurse of Dreams (1997) and In the River Province (2004). All three books draw on the people and places of the Southwest and the Texas Gulf Coast.
Sandlin’s short fiction earned her a loyal following among readers of literary fiction before her mystery novels brought wider attention. Her stories are known for their regional voice and their attention to ordinary lives in small-town and rural settings.