Ranked #1
“Love After Life: Nobel-Winning Physicist Richard Feynman’s Extraordinary Letter to His Departed Wife” by Maria Popova
“Love After Life: Nobel-Winning Physicist Richard Feynman’s Extraordinary Letter to His Departed Wife” by Maria Popova
Where the hard edge of physics meets the vulnerable metaphysics of the human heart. In appreciation of Brain Pickings. h... Read more
19 Oct 2017
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Ranked #2
“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway
“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway
This short story tells about the significance of bar places to those in need. You can read the story here.http://shouten... Read more
12 Apr 2017
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Ranked #3
Erich Fromm on Spontaneity as the Wellspring of Individuality, Creativity, and Love
Erich Fromm on Spontaneity as the Wellspring of Individuality, Creativity, and Love
“Spontaneous activity is the one way in which man can overcome the terror of aloneness… for in the spontaneous realizati... Read more
13 May 2018
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Ranked #4
“The Old Man at the Bridge” by Ernest Hemingway
“The Old Man at the Bridge” by Ernest Hemingway
A wonderful story that can teach us not to worry even in the most severe situations.You can read the story yourself here... Read more
24 May 2017
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Ranked #5
“Luck” by Mark Twain
“Luck” by Mark Twain
A very funny story on how luck can sometimes just make someone truly great in the eyes of others. You can read the story... Read more
20 May 2017
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Ranked #6
“The Trouble with ‘Finding Yourself’” by Maria Popova
“The Trouble with ‘Finding Yourself’” by Maria Popova
This is a great summary of what it means to find yourself and what role poetry plays inside this find. You can read the ... Read more
29 Jun 2017
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Ranked #7
“The Looking Glass” by Anton Chekhov
“The Looking Glass” by Anton Chekhov
This short story tells how we sometimes end up being caught by our own dreams. You can read the story here.http://shoute... Read more
11 Apr 2017
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Ranked #8
“Charles” by Shirley Jackson
“Charles” by Shirley Jackson
A lovely funny story about a very smart kindergarten toddler. You can ready the story here.http://shoutengine.com/ShortS... Read more
23 Apr 2017
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Ranked #9
“The Open Window” by Saki
“The Open Window” by Saki
A very entertaining story that questions the existence of ghosts. You can read the story here.http://shoutengine.com/Sho... Read more
29 Apr 2017
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Ranked #10
“The Doom and Glory of Knowing Who You Are” by Maria Popova
“The Doom and Glory of Knowing Who You Are” by Maria Popova
An exploration of the role of an artist perceived by James Baldwin. Read the story here. http://shoutengine.com/ShortSto... Read more
22 Jun 2017
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Ranked #11
“The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
“The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
This short story tells us what people do for each other out of love — especially when thinking about Christmas presents ... Read more
5 May 2017
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Ranked #12
“Gooseberries” by Anton Chekhov Part 1
“Gooseberries” by Anton Chekhov Part 1
A short story about equality, fairness, class differences, and that we shall not forget about others. You can read the s... Read more
5 Jun 2017
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Ranked #13
“The Chemist’s Wife” by Anton Chekhov
“The Chemist’s Wife” by Anton Chekhov
A short story about dreaming, phantasies and longing for excitement in life. You can read the story here. http://shouten... Read more
29 May 2017
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Ranked #14
“The Last Leaf” by O Henry
“The Last Leaf” by O Henry
A beautiful story about caring for other people and almost forgetting about yourself. You can read the story here. http:... Read more
2 May 2017
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Ranked #15
“The Story to End All Stories” by Philip K. Dick
“The Story to End All Stories” by Philip K. Dick
A short story on the question of what is god. You can read the story here.http://shoutengine.com/ShortStories/ShortStori... Read more
2 Jun 2017
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