Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The White Man in the Tree and Other Stories |
2000 |
Mark Kurlansky |
Buy |
| 2 |
Edible Stories |
2010 |
Mark Kurlansky |
Buy |
| 3 |
City Beasts |
2015 |
Mark Kurlansky |
Buy |
Mark Kurlansky’s short story collections reflect the same interests that drive his non-fiction: food, cities, history, and the unexpected connections between them.
The White Man in the Tree and Other Stories (2000) was his first fiction collection. Edible Stories (2010) features tales built around food and cooking. City Beasts (2015) looks at animals living in cities. All three collections draw on Kurlansky’s journalist eye for detail and his interest in how everyday things carry larger stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Mark Kurlansky Collections series?
There are three books in the Mark Kurlansky Collections series, published between 2000 and 2015.
What is the first book in the Mark Kurlansky Collections series?
The first book in the Mark Kurlansky Collections series is The White Man in the Tree and Other Stories, published in 2000.
What are Mark Kurlansky's short story collections about?
Mark Kurlansky’s short story collections explore food, cities, and human nature. The White Man in the Tree and Other Stories (2000) was his first collection. Edible Stories (2010) uses food as a lens for character studies, and City Beasts (2015) focuses on animals in urban settings.