I got started with BotNS, and that's what hooked me. However, some of the people I've recommended it to couldn't get past Shadow & Claw.<br><br><div>I don't think I'd recommend a collection of short stories to the person. I can't seem to sit and read through a collection, and find myself picking stories to read based on their titles, summaries, or what I've heard. If instead you had your own list of selected short stories, I think that could work well. That way your friend could try out a few without too much investment. Some of my favorites:
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