Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Margaret Atwood's short fiction and novellas in publication order, from Happy Endings (1983) to Cut and Thirst (2024).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Happy Endings 1983 Margaret Atwood N/A
2 The Happy Zombie Sunrise Home 2012 Margaret Atwood N/A
3 Moral Disorder 2014 Margaret Atwood Buy
4 The Bad News 2018 Margaret Atwood Buy
5 War Bears 2019 Margaret Atwood Buy
6 Two Scorched Men 2021 Margaret Atwood N/A
7 My Evil Mother 2022 Margaret Atwood Buy
8 Cut and Thirst 2024 Margaret Atwood Buy

Margaret Atwood’s short fiction spans four decades, from Happy Endings (1983) through to Cut and Thirst (2024). Her shorter works include standalone stories, novellas, and pieces that blur the line between fiction and essay.

Titles like My Evil Mother (2022) and War Bears (2019) show the range of her short-form writing, which moves between realistic domestic stories and more speculative, genre-blending territory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are eight books in the Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1983 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas series is Happy Endings, published in 1983.

What kind of short fiction does Margaret Atwood write?

Atwood’s short fiction ranges from realistic literary stories to speculative and experimental pieces. Her shorter works often have a sharper, more satirical edge than her novels.

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