Since I'm not certain of the existence of a 'Tom Hanks Book of Short Stories' in a widespread known sense, it's hard to say if it's popular. If it is a new release, it may not have had enough time to gain popularity yet. If it's a more niche or self - published work, it might have a dedicated but small following.
One interesting aspect could be his early short stories about his experiences in the theater world. They might show his journey and the challenges he faced when starting out in acting.
You might be able to find them in some celebrity memoir collections at your local library. Libraries often have a section dedicated to books written by actors and actresses.
In 'Saving Private Ryan', Tom Hanks played Captain Miller. The story of a group of soldiers on a mission to save a single private during World War II was intense. Hanks' portrayal of a battle - hardened yet empathetic leader was excellent. His performance added depth to the story of sacrifice, duty, and the horrors of war.
There could be a possibility that Tom Hanks has written some short stories for The New Yorker, but it's not something that comes to mind immediately. He might use this platform to explore different aspects of storytelling that he can't necessarily do in his acting roles. However, without more research, it's difficult to name any specific stories.
The cast of Pulp Fiction includes actors like John Travolta, Uma Thurman, etc., but not Tom Hanks. It's a Quentin Tarantino movie with its own unique set of actors, and Tom Hanks has his own separate body of work in other films.