Books like Single, carefree, mellow by Katherine Heiny
Katherine Heinyβs collection of 11 short stories follows the interconnected lives of American protagonists, centering on Maya, who appears in the title story and other tales in varying romantic states. Through moments of pleasure, loss, deceit, and kindness, the stories reveal how we betray and betray ourselves in relationships, offering an intimate look at the unpredictability of the human heart.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Katherine Heiny
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