Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Half in Love |
2002 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
| 2 |
Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It |
2009 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
Maile Meloy’s short story collections established her literary reputation. Half in Love (2002), her debut, features stories set largely in Montana and the American West, exploring relationships and loss with spare, precise prose.
Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It (2009) was named one of the best books of the year by multiple publications and confirmed Meloy as one of the strongest short story writers of her generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Maile Meloy Short Story Collections series?
There are two books in the Maile Meloy Short Story Collections series, published between 2002 and 2009.
What is the first book in the Maile Meloy Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the Maile Meloy Short Story Collections series is Half in Love, published in 2002.
What are Maile Meloy's short story collections about?
Half in Love (2002) is Meloy’s debut collection of stories set in Montana and the American West. Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It (2009) continued her reputation as one of the best short story writers of her generation, with stories appearing in The New Yorker and earning widespread critical acclaim.