Treasures We Can't Keep, and Other Short Stories

By Gary Faules

Book Overview

In Treasures We Can't Keep, Gary Faules blends truth and imagination into a compelling collection of short stories that celebrate the joy, heartbreak, and humor of life. Some stories are rooted in lived experience, others in pure storytelling, but each one offers a glimpse into the treasures we carry in our hearts and the ones that slip away.

From chance encounters that change everything to quiet moments that linger for a lifetime, Faules writes with warmth, wit, and a knack for capturing what it means to be human. His stories invite readers to laugh, reflect, and remember their own moments of meaning, reminding us that the best treasures in life are rarely things, but the people and experiences we hold close.

This collection spans a wide range of themes, family, love, friendship, adventure, loss, resilience, and each piece is crafted with honesty and heart. Readers will find echoes of their own journeys in these pages, whether it's the sting of letting go or the joy of holding on.

Perfect for fans of Mitch Albom, Garrison Keillor, and anyone who believes stories are what connect us, Treasures We Can't Keep is a book to read, share, and return to. Ideal for book clubs, gift-givers, and readers who enjoy short fiction that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FR7XXQKY
• ISBN13: 9798900306681
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Route 66 Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"