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This witty collection of “short, short stories for very, very busy people” offers enough malice - and karma - to keep readers of all ages engaged.

If you don’t have a lot of time to read, or just need something for the gym or subway, then this new collection of short stories from 80-year old author Georgia Z. Post is for you.

In her second book, Arsenic Soup for Lovers, she shares a collection of short stories with a little mystery, a dash of revenge and issues ranging from assisted living to transgender lifestyles and divorce. One of my favorites was “The Marriage Test,” about a man obsessed with finding Mrs. Right. To round out my top three: “Knees”, where a man with a fetish for beautiful knees meets his match, and “The Widow’s Deception,” a cute story about a widow who’s daughter will not stop trying to fix her up with older men.

Think her generation keeps her from writing something you’d enjoy? Think again. This 30-something thoroughly enjoyed Post’s attention to detail, her sharply-focused stories told within a few hundred words, and her honesty toward life’s trials and tribulations. Flash fiction writers should read them to see how Post builds a complete story in a few words.

Post offers up 25 flash fiction stories with the brilliant ironic twists in this 62-page book. You rarely see this writing style anymore. It works in short fiction, and will offer busy people a fun, quick read. This is the perfect mini-tome for someone who chooses glossies or magazines like Alfred Hitchcock to fit into their busy lifestyle.

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