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Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories

Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories

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Our take on the Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories

Machine Learning is Hugh Howey's 2017 collection of short fiction, gathering previously published stories alongside new ones. It sits between his Silo series and his other near-future work, with stories about artificial intelligence, robots and the people who build and live with them. The paperback is $10.49 at Target as of November 7, 2026, the lowest of the three stores listing it new.

Best forHugh Howey fans between his novelsReaders new to Howey who want short storiesScience fiction readers interested in AI and robotsCommuters who prefer stories they can finish in one sitting
Pros
  • Short stories make it easy to read in pieces
  • Covers AI, robotics and near-future technology
  • Includes new stories alongside collected ones
  • Good entry point for readers new to Howey
Cons
  • Uneven quality across the collection
  • Some stories are brief and feel like sketches
  • Less sustained than his full-length novels
  • A few pieces will already be familiar to longtime fans

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Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories price history

Lowest price we've seen: $10.49 on Nov 7 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers of the collection generally enjoy the range of ideas, especially the stories about artificial intelligence and machines. Some find the shorter pieces thin compared with Howey's novels.

What people mention
  • Story rangePraisedReaders like the variety of premises, from AI to near-future technology.
  • Story lengthMixedSome find the shortest pieces too brief to leave an impression.
  • AI themesPraisedThe stories about artificial intelligence and machines draw the most interest.
  • ConsistencyCriticisedSome readers say the collection is uneven compared with Howey's novels.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Release Year
2017Source
Language
EnglishSource
Genre
Computing & IT, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science & TechnologySource

Questions and answers

Is this a novel or a short story collection?
It is a collection of short stories, some new and some previously published. It is not a novel and does not continue the Silo series.
Do I need to read Howey's other books first?
No. The stories stand alone, so it works as an entry point to his writing.
What is the book about?
The stories center on artificial intelligence, robots and near-future technology, and how people live with them.
How many pages is the paperback?
The paperback runs roughly 330 pages. Check the listing for the exact edition.
Is $10.49 a good price?
It is the lowest of the three stores listing it new as of November 7, 2026. Paperbacks of this length often sell near that range.
Is it suitable for younger readers?
It is adult science fiction with some darker themes. It suits teens and adults more than young children.
Where is the Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories cheapest?
At Target, for $10.49, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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Publisher
John Joseph Adams/Houghton Mifflin HarcourtSource
Release Date
2017-10Source