Short Stories

"CSA Word...regularly issues imginative collections of short stories" - The Times

Over twenty titles, authors and readers. One of CSA Word's top ten bestsellers; an excellent anthology of short stories from the last 25 years and an ideal gift all year round for the discerning listener. Perfect for upload onto an ipod, will suit both 'long term' and 'dip-in-and-out' listeners.

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Unabridged / 4CDs / 5Hrs / ISBN: 9781904605508

"There are various audio collections of spooky stories, but this is one of the best" - The Guardian

A brilliant selection of famous, truly terrifying classic ghost stories by some of the world's most celebrated writers. Listen on your own by candlelight if you dare...but watch out for the shadows and the creaks and the ghouls...a perfect halloween gift and a chilling audible treat all year round. For full story listings please see long description.

Unabridged stories / 4CDs / 5Hrs / ISBN: 9781904605690

Second volume in CSA Word's popular series of unabridged classic stories about women.

Contains stories by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell and Katherine Mansfield among numerous other bestselling authors.

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Unabridged stories / 4CDs / 5Hrs / ISBN: 9781904605669

“Marvellous light relief is offered by Hugh Laurie’s reading from Jerome K. Jerome’s book of essays in Idle thoughts of an Idle Fellow” - The Observer

"Good for a laugh" - The Guardian

The British comedy dreamteam who found joint fame playing Jeeves and Wooster are the perfect pairing on audio, reading French comedy classics.

2CDs / 2.5Hrs / Abridged / ISBN: 9781904605737

"if you're looking for the single short story collection that epitomises the skill, subtlety, diversity and sheer brilliance of the genre, this has to be it" - The Guardian

"This is a classic collection, beautifully read to keep and return to for ever." The Guardian. A remarkable collection given a remarkable reading, this is one to savour and revisit." The Observer. Unabridged - 6 CDs - 6 hours app.

A wonderful classic collection of over 20 stories. Everything from Daudet to Doyle, or James to Jacobs or even Wilde to Wallace.

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Unabridged stories - 6CD's.

"An elegant and entertaining collection by eight classic crime writers" - The Guardian.

An unabridged collection of some of the greatest murder short stories ever written. A CSA Word bestseller.

  - Please note that this special pack contains both Murder Most Foul 1 and 2.

Unabridged / 4CDs / 5Hrs / ISBN: 9781904605225

"Let's have more Kipling on audio please" - The Guardian

An intimate, evocative, and enlightening picture of the British Raj, penned by Kipling when he was only 21 years old. An early example of his journalistic flair and storytelling prowess, this collection perfectly showcases Kipling's natural and prodigious talent, read expertly by Martin Jarvis.

Abridged / 4CDs / 5Hrs / ISBN: 9781904605461

"[Harriet Walter] has an excellent dramatic sense" - Publisher's Weekly, USA

"a rich medley of stories that touch upon the depths, triumphs and complexities of women's experiences and relationships" - Audiofile Magazine

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Unabridged Stories / 4CDs / 5Hrs /  ISBN: 9781904605164

"Ideal listening for impatient children and busy parents" - The Times

This great package for Christmas for everyone from 9 - 90 comprises CD versions of both Just William at Christmas and Just William Home for the Holidays.

Unabridged stories - 5 CDs - 5 hrs approx.

Husband and wife team read brother and sister team's classic short stories from Shakespeare's plays.

These short stories have introduced generations of listeners and readers to Shakespeare's plays and are accessible to all ages - discover the wonder of the Bard for yourself!

Unabridged Short Stories / 4CDs / 5Hrs / 9781904605355

A thrilling collection of unabridged short stories written by some of the finest crime writers spanning over a century.

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Unabridged / 4CDs / 5Hrs / ISBN: 9781904605454