First published 2004
Michael Chabon assembles fifteen writers to revive the tradition of gripping literary short fiction. Margaret Atwood contributes "Lusus Naturae" while Stephen King offers "Lisey and the Madman." David Mitchell presents "What You Do Not Know You Want" alongside Jonathan Lethem's "Vivian Relf." The collection includes Ayelet Waldman's "Minnow," Steve Erickson's "Zeroville," and Heidi Julavits's "The Miniaturist." Roddy Doyle adds "The Child" while Daniel Handler provides "Delmonico." Charles D'Ambrosio explores "The Scheme of Things" and Poppy Z. Brite delivers "The Devil of Delery Street." China Mieville contributes "Reports of Certain Events in London," Joyce Carol Oates presents "The Fabled Light-house at Vi, a del Mar," and Peter Straub closes with "Mr. Aickman's Air Rifle." Each story promises the kind of compelling narrative that keeps readers turning pages late into the night.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, literary-fiction, anthologies, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
328 pages · Paperback · Random House Inc