From the internationally best-selling author of We Burn Daylight, an imaginative, moving collection of stories infused with the magic and enigma of the human condition
One of Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Three Best American Short Stories Selections
Three Pushcart Prizes
Winner of The Sunday Times Short Story Award
“Bret Anthony Johnston is a writer I just love as a reader.”—Celeste Ng
“In his stunning second collection of short stories, Johnston…pulls off the great adventure of short fiction: episodic tours of the heart.” —Booklist
“Each entry portrays the complex lives of its characters with compassion, understanding, and incisive detail. These distinctive character-driven tales will linger in readers’ minds.” —Publishers Weekly