Short story writer Alice Munro has won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Alice Munro, 82, has written 14 story collections. Her work is beloved for its quiet exploration of relationships, ordinary people and small-town life.

Here at Readings, we are huge fans of Alice Munro and absolutely delighted by the news.

In his review of Too Much Happiness, our managing director Mark Rubbo said:

“There is no doubt that Alice Munro is a great writer… Her short stories, which have the depth and clarity of novels, usually feature women living in regional areas of Canada, dealing with ordinary relationships and the vicissitudes of ordinary life.”

Here’s a round-up of interesting pieces on Alice Munro:

The New York Times writes about her win

A beginner’s guide to her books

What it’s like to edit her work

Notable writers on what Alice Munro means to them

A guide to loving the stories of Alice Munro

If you’ve never read Alice Munro before, we think today is the perfect day to start.