Nick Adams Stories

Nick Adams Stories

by Ernest Hemmingway

In this chronological collection of stories about Nick Adams gleaned from Hemingway's early writing, one can see the outline of a life with close similarities to his own. Poignant and powerful, it is a good introduction to Hemingway's work and provides insights, not only into the author but into ourselves as well. A reader writes "To me, this book is so eloquent I am reluctant to review it because it will be impossible to do it justice." (Bruce L. Nelson, Amazon) Easy to read but complex subjects.

Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports

Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports

by Alden Carter

This is a collection of interrelated short stories set in a Wisconsin high school. The football team is the glue which holds these stories together. The realistic characters often resurface in several stories. The first story is a witty "A Girl's Guide to Football Players" which is written by the female editorial staff of the school's literary magazine and compares the different positions in football and with the players' typical characteristics. This would be a very easy and engaging selection for sports fans.