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In a Yellow Wood
By Cynthia Ozick
An outstanding introduction to the master’s body of work.
The Bewitched Bourgeois
By Dino Buzzati; translated by Lawrence Venuti
Rediscover the surreal genius of a late Italian master.
I Was Alive Here Once: Ghost Stories
Edited by Sarah Coolidge
Eerie tales from around the globe showcase the diverse nature of the otherworldly.
Stag Dance
By Torrey Peters
Gender is explored to rousing effect in this unique hybrid collection.
The Price of Their Toys: Stories
By John P. Loonam
Poignant glimpses of what it means to be a man.
Midnight Timetable: A Novel in Ghost Stories
By Bora Chung; translated by Anton Hur
Researchers study the paranormal in a spooky Korean lab.
Man, F*ck This House (And Other Disasters)
By Brian Asman
This collection of scary stories is heavy on heart and gore.
Martha’s Daughter: A Novella and Stories
By David Haynes
This incisive, bitingly funny collection tells hard truths.
