Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series?"

"There are two books in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series, published in 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series?"

"The first book in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series is The World Doesn't Require You, published in 2016."

Q: "Which Rion Amilcar Scott collection should I read first?"

"Insurrections (2016) is the debut collection and a good starting point. The World Doesn't Require You (2019) builds on the same Cross River setting with more experimental storytelling."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The World Doesn’t Require You	2016	Rion Amilcar Scott	Buy
2	Insurrections	2016	Rion Amilcar Scott	Buy

Rion Amilcar Scott’s two short story collections are both set in the fictional town of Cross River, Maryland. Insurrections (2016), his debut, introduces the town and its residents through connected stories that range from realistic to surreal. The World Doesn’t Require You (2019) returns to Cross River with stories that push further into fabulism and experiment with form.

Both collections share the same fictional geography and explore the legacy of the town’s founding through a slave revolt. They can be read independently but gain depth when read together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series?

There are two books in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series, published in 2016.

What is the first book in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the Rion Amilcar Scott Short Story Collections series is The World Doesn’t Require You, published in 2016.

Which Rion Amilcar Scott collection should I read first?

Insurrections (2016) is the debut collection and a good starting point. The World Doesn’t Require You (2019) builds on the same Cross River setting with more experimental storytelling.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order