Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You: Stories |
2021 |
Maurice Carlos Ruffin |
Buy |
The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You (2021) is Maurice Carlos Ruffin’s short story collection, published by One World. The stories are set in New Orleans and follow a range of characters dealing with the pressures of daily life, family obligations, and the ongoing effects of displacement and change in their city.
The collection was well received by critics and earned a spot on several best-of-year lists. Readers who enjoyed We Cast a Shadow will find a more grounded and intimate side of Ruffin’s writing here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Maurice Carlos Ruffin Collections series?
There are one books in the Maurice Carlos Ruffin Collections series, published in 2021.
What is the first book in the Maurice Carlos Ruffin Collections series?
The first book in the Maurice Carlos Ruffin Collections series is The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You: Stories, published in 2021.
What is The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You about?
The collection features short stories set in and around New Orleans, exploring themes of love, loss, displacement, and community. Many of the stories deal with life in the city before and after Hurricane Katrina.