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SELECTED SHORTS: BANNED BOOKS WITH HOST JUDY BLUME
WED, SEPTEMBER 25 | 7PM ET
Celebrate the power of literature with Judy Blume as she takes the stage for an evening of funny and gripping tales that push boundaries. Join us as incredible actors bring to life compelling and thought-provoking stories on frequently censored topics, and by authors whose books have been the target of bans.
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SELECTED SHORTS: THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2024 WITH HOST LAUREN GROFF
WED, OCTOBER 23 | 7PM ET
Novelist, short story writer, and brand-new bookstore owner Lauren Groff hosts a delightful and moving evening of short stories curated from the 2024 Best American Short Stories. Join us for our annual celebration of contemporary fiction from this exceptional literary anthology.
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SELECTED SHORTS: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF STEPHEN KING WITH HOST COLSON WHITEHEAD
WED, NOVEMBER 13 | 7PM ET
Master storyteller and bestselling author Stephen King burst onto the literary scene in 1974 with the publication of the spine-chilling novel Carrie. Come see actors and admirers pay tribute to the legendary author with readings from his sensational short fiction—and an excerpt from the book that launched an extraordinary writing career. Hosted by Colson Whitehead (Harlem Shuffle).
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SELECTED SHORTS: ANYTHING BUT POLITICS WITH HOST TONY HALE
WED, DECEMBER 04 | 7PM ET
Beloved actor Tony Hale hosts an evening of hilarious stories about anything that isn't related to electoral colleges. Featuring the debut of original stories commissioned for Selected Shorts, very funny actors come together to remind us that if you laugh loud enough, you can't hear the breaking news updates on your phone.
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SELECTED SHORTS: O. HENRY PRIZE STORIES WITH HOST AMOR TOWLES
WED, JANUARY 22 | 7PM ET
Bestselling author and guest editor of the 2024 O. Henry Prize Stories, Amor Towles presents an engaging mix of celebrated names and emerging voices from the oldest major prize for short fiction in America. Actors and authors are paired for a thrilling evening of stories from across the globe.